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Groin Swelling

Underlying Cause

Groin Swelling Underlying Cause

Common causes for groin swelling include:

Epididymitis
Genital herpes
Hydrocele
Inguinal hernia
Inguinal lymphadenitis
Sexually transmitted disease
Skin abscess
Skin cyst
Syphilis
Urethritis
Vaginitis
Varicocele
Venereal disease

Less common causes for groin swelling include:

Cat scratch disease
Chancroid
Drug side effect
Femoral artery aneurysm
Femoral hernia
Lipoma
Lipoma of the spermatic cord
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Obturator hernia
Syphilis
Testicular torsion
Undescended testicle

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Related Topics:

Femoral hernia
Groin strain
Inguinal hernia
Inguinal lymphadenitis
Inguinal lymphadenopathy
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Sexually transmitted disease
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Last Updated: Nov 13, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Mayhew KM, Dundoo M, Dunne EF, Dwinnell BG, Stephens JK. Inguinal lymphadenitis caused by Entamoeba histolytica: case report and literature review. Mayo Clin Proc. 2000 May;75(5):513-6.