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I had hernia repair (no mesh) on february. i now feel a small lump under the wound. it this a recurrence?
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Could be...: ...or it could be a small collection of old blood (hematoma) or plasma type serous fluid (seroma) get with your doc or back yo your surgeon to confirm.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Possibly: you need to see the surgeon who did the surgery. he will be able to tell you if you have a recurrence.
Answered 5/10/2014
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