There are many reasons why a lump may appear in the groin or pelvic area, including cysts, swollen lymph nodes, a hernia, or enlarged blood vessels. The groin contains numerous muscles, ligaments, blood vessels, and nerves. As a result, a lump in this area can lead to discomfort and reduced mobility.
In rare circumstances, a lump under the skin can indicate cancer, usually lymphoma. Cancerous lumps can be irregular in shape and may have a firm or solid feeling.
Invasive squamous cell cancer of the vulva
An area on the vulva that looks different from normal – it could be lighter or darker than the normal skin around it, or look red or pink. Verrucous carcinoma, a subtype of invasive squamous cell vulvar cancer, looks like cauliflower-like growths similar to genital warts.
A vaginal cyst is a fluid-filled lump located on or near the vagina. Vaginal cysts are usually caused by childbirth, injury to the vagina or blocked glands. Your healthcare provider can diagnose vaginal cysts during a physical exam and recommend treatment.
If you notice that the pimple-like bumps around your genitals start getting worse or have pus coming out of them, or if they become painful, see a doctor or nurse — this might be a sign of an infection. Cysts: Cysts are soft, painless lumps that can show up around the opening of your vagina and on your labia.
Genital lumps can be worrying, but whilst some are harmless, others are certainly a cause for concern. Dr Aka, Consultant Gynaecologist here at The Gynae Centre explains: 'It is quite normal to notice the sebaceous glands on the skin of the genitals.
Vaginal inclusion cysts are the most common. These may form due to injury to the vaginal walls during birth process or after surgery. Gartner duct cysts develop on the side walls of the vagina. Gartner duct is present while a baby is developing in the womb.
Cysts in the Bartholin's glands can happen when the opening gets blocked and fluid builds up just under the skin. Generally, cysts are nothing to worry about, especially if they aren't painful.
If you're concerned, talk to your doctor. Some types of bumps in the genital area are harmless and don't need treatment. However, two types of genital bumps and lumps that shouldn't be ignored are infections and skin cancer.
In rare cases, an unexplained lump, bump or swelling can be a sign of a more serious issue beneath the skin. Bumps that are cancerous are typically large, hard, painless to the touch and appear spontaneously. The mass will grow in size steadily over the weeks and months.
One of the most surefire ways to tell the difference between a pimple or skin cancer is whether or not the bump goes away. Even the deepest of pimples will begin to fade over time, but skin cancer requires professional treatment.
Genital lumps can be worrying, but whilst some are harmless, others are certainly a cause for concern. Dr Aka, Consultant Gynaecologist here at The Gynae Centre explains: 'It is quite normal to notice the sebaceous glands on the skin of the genitals.
You may have bumps or lumps in your genital area that are red or itchy. They could be something simple like ingrown hairs or razor burn from shaving. Use aloe vera or a steroid cream to soothe irritated skin. Don't pick ingrown hairs.
Bartholin cysts will look like round bumps under the skin on the lips of your vagina (labia). They're often painless. Some may become red, tender and swollen if an infection occurs. Other Bartholin cysts may look like they are filled with pus or fluid.
A tumor may feel more like a rock than a grape. A cancerous lump is usually hard, not soft or squishy. And it often has angular, irregular, asymmetrical edges, as opposed to being smooth, Dr. Comander says.
Benign masses are more likely to be painful to the touch, such as with an abscess. Benign tumors also tend to grow more slowly, and many are smaller than 5 cm (2 inches) at their longest point. Sarcomas (cancerous growths) more often are painless.
See a GP if: your lump gets bigger. your lump is painful, red or hot. your lump is hard and does not move.
Likewise, lumps that are harmless can often be accompanied by tenderness, pain, or drainage. Signs that suggest a lump might be concerning include: if it suddenly becomes very hard or feels like a rock under the skin. if the lump starts bleeding or becomes a wound.
Symptoms of testicular cancer may include: A painless lump or swelling on either testicle. If found early, a testicular tumor may be about the size of a pea or a marble, but it can grow much larger. Pain, discomfort, or numbness in a testicle or the scrotum, with or without swelling.
Fatigue Feeling extremely tired can be a symptom of cancer in your body. (1,2) A Lump A lump or thickening of skin can be an early or late sign of cancer. People with cancers in the breast, lymph nodes, soft tissues, and testicles typically have lumps.
How long can you have cancer without knowing it? While some cancers grow very quickly, other cancers are very slow growing and can even go undetected for ten years or more. One example is certain types of thyroid cancer, which are very slow growing and may never spread beyond the thyroid gland.