What is a hard lump in the groin?

Hard lumps in the groin can be seen in a variety of diseases, generally considered to be hernia, inguinal lymph node enlargement, lipoma, spermatic cord syringomyelia and other causes.
1. Hernia: it can be seen in inguinal hernia, caused by weak local abdominal wall, increased intra-abdominal pressure, and abdominal contents passing through the weak part.
2. Enlargement of inguinal lymph nodes: it can be caused by bacterial, viral and other pathogenic microorganisms infection, or due to tumor-induced lymph node enlargement.
3. Lipoma: it belongs to common soft tissue benign tumors, which can occur in the groin area, manifesting as single or multiple confined lumps.
4. Spermathecal effusion: during the developmental process, the two ends of the sheath-like process are closed and the intervening area is not closed, which can form congenital spermatic hydatid cyst. The performance of unilateral inguinal or testicular above the mass, change the position of the mass is not obvious changes.
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