Dr. Goodman,
I would like your opinion on the following...I felt a small lump, the size of a pea on my right side groin area and I went to the GYN and she felt it and said I think that it might be a hernia and advised me to see a general surgeon for his input. I made the appointment and went and the surgeon felt it and said that's not a hernia it is a swollen lymph node? He asked if I had any infections or colds lately or if I had been bitten by a spider or a bug on my foot, of which I said no. My question to you is, I had a hysterectomy last May 07 (only uterus was taken) and two months ago I was diagnosed with two hydrosalpings (not sure of the spelling), could that cause a swollen lymph node in my groin and if so why wouldn't my GYN know that it was a swollen lymph node and not a hernia. If you don't think that is the cause can you tell me what you think? Could it be a sign of cancer? I am otherwise a healthy 48 year old female. Thanks for all of your help now and in the past!