A swelling in the groin, most commonly due to enlargement of a lymph node as a result of an infection (see glands, swollen). Another common cause is a hernia. Rarely, in men, an undescended testis may be the cause (see testis, undescended). Treatment depends on the cause.
The region which includes the upper part of the front of the thigh and lower part of the abdomen. A deep groove runs obliquely across it, which corresponds to the inguinal ligament, and divides the thigh from the abdomen. The principal diseased conditions in this region are enlarged glands (see GLAND), and HERNIA.... groin
Any mass, swelling, or cyst that can be felt in the breast tissue.
At least 90 per cent of lumps are noncancerous; the rest are breast cancer.
Many women have generally lumpy breasts, with the lumps more obvious in the days before a period.
Once known as fibrocystic disease or fibroadenosis, this is now considered to be a variation of normal.
Lumpy breasts do not increase the risk of developing breast cancer.
However, any new, distinct, or separate lump should be assessed by a doctor.
In a young woman, a single lump is most likely to be a fibroadenoma.
This noncancerous growth is usually round, firm, and rubbery, causes no pain, and can be moved about beneath the skin using the fingertips.
In an older woman, a lump is more likely to be a noncancerous, fluid-filled breast cyst.
Regular breast self-examination may detect any changes.
Treatment depends on the cause and type of lump.
Cysts can be drained in a simple outpatient procedure.
Other lumps can be removed surgically.... breast lump
Pain and tenderness in the groin as a result of overstretching of a muscle, typically while running or playing sports. The muscles commonly affected are the adductors and the rectus femoris. Groin strain is usually treated with physiotherapy, but recovery may be slow.... groin strain
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