Is it normal to have lymph nodes in the groin?

The lymph nodes in the groin area are also relatively abundant. When inflammation occurs, lymph nodes often form, causing lymph node enlargement. For the lymph nodes in the groin area, you must be vigilant and go to the hospital for examination in time. Because the lymph nodes in the groin may be some signs of tumors, you must pay attention to avoid causing greater harm to your health, and conduct timely examinations and biopsies.

Lymphoma is a type of malignant tumor, and this disease mainly occurs in young and middle-aged people. Its early stage is not very obvious and can be easily ignored by patients. Today we will learn about the signs of inguinal lymphoma and the main symptoms of lymphoma. Let’s take a look at it together below.

Signs of inguinal lymphoma

1. Painless and progressive enlargement of superficial lymph nodes is an early sign of lymphoma. The main symptoms are cervical, axillary or groin lymph node enlargement, with cervical lymph node enlargement accounting for 60-80%, axillary lymph node enlargement accounting for 6-20%, and groin lymph node enlargement accounting for 6-10%.

2. General discomfort symptoms are accompanied by superficial lymphadenopathy in the early stages, and low-grade fever and fatigue may be seen.

3. Hodgkin's disease (lymphoreticular cell sarcoma) often has irregular fever as an early precursor, accompanied by superficial lymph node enlargement. There is a type of lymphoma that is soft, movable and painless in the early stages and should be paid attention to.

4. Itch is often a unique sign of Hodgkin's disease. Pruritus may be local or systemic. Systemic itching often occurs when there are lesions in the mediastinum or abdomen.

Typical early signs of lymphoma

1. Swollen lymph nodes throughout the body: mainly in the neck, followed by the axillary and inguinal lymph nodes, and in the late stage the mediastinal lymph nodes may be affected.

2. Splenomegaly: About 30% of cases involve the spleen, which often occurs in the later stages and is generally reactive hyperplasia or granuloma formation.

3. Hematopoietic system: Anemia is present, which is related to bone marrow involvement. Hemolytic anemia may occur in the late stage.

4. Digestive system: About 30% of patients have stomach, pancreas, and intestines affected, and may suffer from malabsorption or even ascites.

Possible malabsorption or even ascites

5. Cardiovascular system: Occasionally, exudative pericarditis occurs.

6. Liver damage: Jaundice may occur due to liver damage.

7. Bone metastasis: about 5-15%, bone pain occurs.

8. Kidney involvement: About 13% of cases have renal infiltration, and severe cases may develop renal failure.

9. Pulmonary infiltration: Pleural effusion is the most common, accounting for 13-23%.

10. Systemic symptoms: fever (irregular), night sweats, itching, especially itching is a specific symptom of Hodgkin's disease.