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A member asked:

Can swollen/inflamed lymph nodes in the groin area cause appendicitis? if so how?

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Dr. Vineeta Gahlawat answered

Specializes in General Surgery

No. I would recommend clarify at the source- perhaps some misunderstanding or different use of terminology

Dr Gevirtz agreed

Answered 10/24/2021

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