Groin lump

Injury	Disease	Nutrition	Poison

Symptoms	Surgery	Test	Special Topic

Lymphatic system

Swollen lymph nodes in the groin

Overview

Treatment

Groin lump

Definition:

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

Alternative Names:

Lump in the groin

Considerations:

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

Common Causes:

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: 11/2/2005
Reviewed By: Kenneth Wener, M.D., Division of Infectious Diseases, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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