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Lymphatic system

Swollen lymph nodes in the groin

A groin lump is localized swelling in the groin area. It may be firm or soft, tender or not painful at all.

Lump in the groin

All groin lumps should be examined by your health care provider.

• Hernia (usually a soft, large bulge in the groin on one or both sides)
  • A hernia is bigger when standing and recedes when lying down. It can often be pushed back with the finger (see inguinal hernia and femoral hernia).
• Enlarged lymph glands in the groin area
• A local infection
• Generalized drug reaction
• Allergic reaction
• A viral infection
• A  malignancy
• Trauma to the groin area
• Sexually-transmitted diseases

Review Date: 11/02/2005
Reviewed By: Kenneth Wener, M.D., Division of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.