Which department should I visit for inguinal lymph node examination?
Disease description:
I was recently found to have enlarged abdominal lymph nodes during a routine physical examination, but no specific tests were conducted. Could you please advise which department I should visit for inguinal lymph node concerns?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Wan
Inguinal lymphadenopathy has numerous etiologies and is commonly encountered in general surgery, infectious disease, and oncology departments. Moreover, inguinal lymphadenomegaly often reflects pathological changes in adjacent tissues or organs, but may also result from systemic diseases—such as lower-limb infections (e.g., erysipelas, acute lymphangitis, and acute cellulitis). Malignant tumors causing inguinal lymph node metastases include lymphoma and pelvic or intra-abdominal malignancies. Genitourinary causes include perineal infections—for instance, pelvic inflammatory disease, tubo-ovarian abscess, ureteral abscess, and cystitis. Additionally, tuberculous lymphadenitis can also lead to inguinal lymphadenopathy. We hope this information is helpful. Wishing you good health!
