#Groin lymph nodes skin

See the separate leaflet called Undescended Testicles (Cryptorchidism) for more information. If the testicles have not moved down to the scrotum by the age of 6 months they may need an operation to move the testicles to where they should be. Baby boys are checked at birth and at six weeks to be sure their testicles are in the scrotum. Sometimes one gets stuck along the way, and sometimes can be felt as a small lump in the groin. While a baby boy is growing inside his mother's womb, his testicles (testes) gradually move from inside his tummy down to the bag or sac (the scrotum) under his penis. Swollen veins are called varicose veins, and in the groin this is called a saphena varix. A swollen artery in the groin is called a femoral aneurysm. Sometimes a vein or artery can become swollen, causing a lump.

They feel quite soft and usually are harmless. They are quite common and can occur anywhere in the body where there is a layer of fatty tissue.

#Groin lymph nodes skin

Lumps which come from the layer of fat beneath the skin are called lipomas. The groin is an uncommon place to get a skin cancer as it is not exposed to the sun as much as other parts of the body usually. These can be non-cancerous (such as papillomas) or cancerous. Those around the genital area are called genital warts and may be sexually transmitted. These are little skin lumps caused by a virus. Other than infection, there can be other skin conditions which can cause a lump in the groin. Give yourself a check-up with a general blood profile, now available in Patient Access Book now What are the other possible causes of lumps in the groin? Other skin lumps There are some other uncommon causes of swollen lymph nodes, such as sarcoidosis, systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), HIV and AIDS. They usually grow slowly, whereas glands swollen due to infection suddenly appear. Lymph glands which are swollen due to a type of cancer tend to be hard or solid, and do not go away as they do when swollen due to infection. Cancers from other parts of the body can also spread to the lymph nodes, causing them to become bigger. Cancers of the blood system, such as lymphoma or leukaemia, can cause swollen lymph glands. Less commonly, lymph glands can swell due to a type of cancer. When lymph glands swell due to infection, they usually settle back to their normal size once the infection has gone.

Lymph glands can also swell up in response to infections which affect your whole system, such as glandular fever, chickenpox or flu. Infections of the areas around the groin may cause the lymph nodes here to swell - for example sexually transmitted infections (STIs), nappy rashes, or skin infections. This is your lymph glands just doing their job and fighting off the infection. The most common cause of swollen lymph glands is infection. The groin is one part of your body where this can occur. Normally you can't feel your lymph glands but if they become swollen you may feel them as a lump or lumps. Lymph glands are small lumps all around your body that are part of your immune system which helps you fight infection. Hidradenitis suppurativa is a long-term (chronic) skin condition, leading to painful and repeated lumps of pus (boils or abscesses). They can vary from slightly sore pimples to very large abscesses. These lumps would be red or pink and sore. Sometimes infections can develop around the hair follicles of pubic hair in this area, particularly if there is trauma from shaving or waxing or from rubbing on underwear. This includes infections such as boils or abscesses.