Inguinal Lymphadenitis

Inguinal lymphadenitis is enlargement/inflammation of inguinal lymph nodes, often from lower-extremity/genital infection, STI (chancroid/lymphogranuloma venereum/syphilis), or granulomatous/malignant causes. Treatment: investigate cause (genital/lower-extremity exam, STI testing); antibiotics for bacterial/STI; treat primary infection; biopsy if persistent/suspicious; screen for malignancy; warm compresses.

Common Symptoms

Enlarged/tender inguinal nodes; by bacterial/STI/granulomatous/malignant

Causes and Pathogenesis

Lower-extremity/genital infection/STI causes inguinal nodal inflammation.

Treatment

Investigate cause; antibiotics for bacterial/STI; biopsy if suspicious; treat primary

Preventive Measures

STI screening; treat genital/lower-extremity infection.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Infectious-disease/STD/General-surgery department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.