Hello, For the past year I have had swollen lymph nodes in my groin. As I am thin, it was passed off as simply being normal, just palpable. This year I changed primary doctors. My new doctor felt the inguinal nodes and ordered an ultrasound. The ultrasound showed 5 abnormal lymph nodes in the groin and 4 in the LRQ. The results stated that the nodes were abnormal with shortly hilum or absence of fatty hilum and thickened cortex. The reports indicated that all nodes showed abnormalities. I have had biopsy and awaiting results. The surgeon removed 2 nodes in the groin. As I have some medical knowledge, I have some medical knowledge I am aware of the implications the findings suggest. I want your opinion from experience on what the ultrasound findings indicate? The only other health issue I have had is a chronic strep b uti with hematuria-microscopic usually moderate or large amount. Thank You
Hi, thanks for using Chat Doctor Lymph nodes are part of the lymphatic system, and they play an important part in the immune systemize can become enlarged as a result of any infectious or inflammatory condition within their particular area. Infection is the most common cause of enlargement. They can also enlarge as a result of serious conditions such as cancer. It is possible that the enlarged nodes in the groin area are related to your chronic UTI, but this would have to be confirmed with the biopsy. I hope this helps