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I have a small nodule in the groin area that my gyn says is a sebaceous cyst. is it possible it's a misdiagnosed swollen lymph node? he'd know, right?

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Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

Observation: You should be observe and if the node become larger they should biopsy the node to find the cause so be treated.

Answered 6/14/2016

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A member asked:

I have a small nodule in the groin area that my gyn says is a sebaceous cyst. is it possible it's a misdiagnosed swollen lymph node? he'd know, right?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Hushang Haghighat answered

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