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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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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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