<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.I have a large lump on my upper inner thigh, close to the groin area. It is about 5inches long, about 3 inches wide and feels like at least 2 inches deep. I found it about 2 days ago. it has become very painfull. I have an Appt to see my Dr. in about 3 days. but i have started carrying a high fever for the last 2 days. Also, suffer from reacurring acute Pancreatitis. non-alcohol related. could this high fever cause an Pancreatitis flair up. It kinda feels like I getting one. Any advise please.  <response>: Welcome to Chat Doctor .1. The lump what you are seeing feeling could be lymph nodes.2. Lymph nodes do arise after any infection inflammation or underlying malignant causes.3. The pancreatitis will give its symptoms with pain.4. If you are my patient I would ask for an ultrasound scan to see the condition of your pancreas status, and lumps what you feel - to confirm about the lymph nodal mass.5. An FNAC will be good idea to find out the reason behind.6. Get a complete investigate you with lab and imaging - as nodes does not develop simply.7. Hope it helps you. Anything to ask ? Do not hesitate. Thank you. 