Question 1

is a necrotic groin lymph node cancer?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not: A necrotic lymph node can be a product of a nearby infection. However, a thorough pathology exam should be done of the node(s) to be certain  there are no cancer cell present.

Question 2

what is necrotic lymph node?

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It depends on when a: How did you know or find out about this probelm? Is it seen on a ct scan? Why do not you ask the doctor who told you about it! if the lymph node is enlarged(?Cause is important here!) then it can have dead cells in the middle of the gland. That is what necrosis/necrotic means. But it is important to find out the cause which may need a biopsy. Your doctor should guide you.

Question 3

my 11 year old son was diagnosed with a necrotic lymph node in his neck and mono, is this possibly cancer? or could it just be due to the mono?

Accepted Answer

Necrotic lymph node: A pathologist who evaluated your child's lymph node is the best person to answer your concern.

Question 4

i have a swollen groin lymph node, please help!?

Accepted Answer

Monitoring Centers: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad  like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They shrink when all is well.

Question 5

why do i have a swollen lymph node in my groin ?

Accepted Answer

Possibilities: The lymph glands work to sift through body serum that arrives in its network to remove debris &amp; germs. They become active when the area they sift (the leg or nearby genital skin) has a skin irritation/infection.They can sometimes enlarge after a viral illness or vaccination. An exam and review of your history would be needed to sort this out.

Question 6

how long does a groin lymph node stay swollen after a bug bite?

Accepted Answer

Big enough: Lymphatic system absorbs/carries things too big to go into the arteries/veins like bacteria eaten by white cells and digested food. Lymph nodes "taste" the lymph for anything bad  like bacteria/viruses/cancers, etc. When it detects a problem, it alerts the immune system and your body reacts.  They enlarge in response to the inflammation they create when they react.  They shrink when all is well.

Question 7

can shaving groin area cause a painless, small swollen lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Not uncommon: If shaving in this area exposes hair follicle to secondary infection, then the consequence is a groin lesion or node  .  Should such a  groin lesion however be noted and is not a phenomenon of inflammation in groin then one would need to bx the groin node for possible malignancy

Question 8

how does a swollen lymph node look around your groin? on black males?

Accepted Answer

Small lump : Skin is unlikely to be discolored. You may or may not actually see a small lump. Much more likely to recognize a groin lyph node by feel rather than by actually just seeing a small lump.

Question 9

whats the likeliness the a lymph node in the groin area is a sign of hiv?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node in groin: Very unlikely unless you are HIV positie.

Question 10

lump on lymph node groin area not painful noticed month or so ago is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Lymph node or hernia: Can't be certain but could be a lymph node or a hernia or  something else. Since it persists  you need to see your physician

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My 11 year old son was diagnosed with a necrotic lymph node in his neck and mono, is this possibly cancer? or could it just be due to the mono?

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I have a swollen groin lymph node, please help!?

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Why do i have a swollen lymph node in my groin ?

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How long does a groin lymph node stay swollen after a bug bite?

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Can shaving groin area cause a painless, small swollen lymph node?

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How does a swollen lymph node look around your groin? on black males?

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Whats the likeliness the a lymph node in the groin area is a sign of hiv?

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Lump on lymph node groin area not painful noticed month or so ago is this normal?

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