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My wife has a large painful lump the size of a 20oz bottle cap between right leg and vagina under her skin. hernia? cyst? or more concern?

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Dr. Dale Kristle answered

Specializes in Gynecology

Can't tell: probably an infected hair follicle or sweat gland. see a doctor for evaluation

Answered 12/10/2014

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