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Female 47, lupus/sjogren syndrome .recently found out that i've a mass the size of dollar piece. with flank pain/tinging pain in the groin area ?

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Dr. Apostolos Kontzias answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Check it out: It may be that this is an enlarged lymph node which is common in lupus/Sjogren syndrome due to the hyperactive immune system. Still you need to check this out with your local physician in case you need further work up.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 6/14/2018

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