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I have a lump under skin in groin area more towards hip side. above the skin is purplish color sort of like a bruise color. what could this be?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Hard to say: Could be a lymph node, cyst, infection . Without a visual exam in person it would be difficult to give an accurate diagnosis. See your doctor as soon as possible. Good luck

Answered 12/9/2014

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A member asked:

I have a lump under skin in groin area more towards hip side. above the skin is purplish color sort of like a bruise color. what could this be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

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