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Groin Lump
Alternate Names : Lump in the Groin
Definition Localized swelling in the groin area. It may be firm or soft, tender or not painful at all.
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Overview & Considerations
All groin lumps should be examined by your health care provider.
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• Definition
• Groin Lump: Overview & Considerations
• Groin Lump: Common Causes
• Groin Lump: Home Care & Treatment
• Call your Health Care Provider if
• What to Expect at your Health Care Provider's Office
• Pictures & Images
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Review Date : 12/5/2001
Reviewed By : Camille Kotton, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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