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I have a painful firm lump on the area where my buttock meets my groin.it is above a recently drained anal abscess that is still draining.lymph node?

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Dr. Keith Thomae answered

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More likely....: More likely a recurrent abscess in another place. If painful, you need to see a physician within 12 hours.

Answered 3/3/2017

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A member asked:

I have a painful firm lump on the area where my buttock meets my groin.it is above a recently drained anal abscess that is still draining.lymph node?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Keith Thomae answered

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