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Lump (groin)

Last reviewed dd mmm yyyy. Last edited dd mmm yyyy

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Common causes of a lump in the groin are:

  • hernial orifices:
    • inguinal hernia
    • femoral hernia
  • inguinal lymphadenopathy
  • vein:
    • saphena varix
  • artery:
    • femoral artery aneurysm
  • psoas sheath:
    • psoas abscess
  • testicular apparatus:
    • hydrocoele of the spermatic cord
    • ectopic testis
  • skin and subcutaneous tissues:
    • lipoma

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