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Quarter size lump in groin. seeing a dr monday. it doesnt hurt or isnt painful. cyst..hernia do both require surgey?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Lump: The lump could also be a lymphnode as well as a hernia or cyst

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/9/2019

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