groin lumps and swellings
Last reviewed 01/2018
Common causes of a lump in the groin are:
- hernial orifices:
- inguinal hernia
- femoral hernia
- inguinal lymphadenopathy
- vein:
- saphena varix
- artery:
- femoral artery aneurysm
- psoas sheath:
- psoas abscess
- testicular apparatus:
- hydrocoele of the spermatic cord
- ectopic testis
- skin and subcutaneous tissues:
- lipoma