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SLNB Complications

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    • December 29, 2012 at 1:13 am
    melalisa
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      I just had a sentinal lymph node biopsy in the groin and wide excision on the calf two weeks ago.  Several days ago I noticed a lot of pain on my inner thigh.  It feels a lot like a pulled muscle when I walk, but also very sore to the touch on my inner thigh about six inches below the groin incision.  At first I thought that maybe I did pull a muscle from walking funny after the surgery.  I had my follow up with my surgeon yesterday and mentioned it to him and he didn't seem concerned about it.  He did say it was strange because most peo

      I just had a sentinal lymph node biopsy in the groin and wide excision on the calf two weeks ago.  Several days ago I noticed a lot of pain on my inner thigh.  It feels a lot like a pulled muscle when I walk, but also very sore to the touch on my inner thigh about six inches below the groin incision.  At first I thought that maybe I did pull a muscle from walking funny after the surgery.  I had my follow up with my surgeon yesterday and mentioned it to him and he didn't seem concerned about it.  He did say it was strange because most people have some numbness, but not soreness.  So I just assumed I did pull a muscle.  However, today I was wearing tighter jeans and realized my thigh is swollen.  It is not very noticeable to look at, but I could definitely feel it wearing those tight jeans.  And when I got home and took them off, I ran my fingers over the sore area and felt a lump. 

      I guess I am wondering if this is normal or if I need to go back to see him.  I have to go back in another two weeks to have my stitches removed from the WLE so I can bring it up again then.  I just don't want to have to schedule another appointment before then if it is not necessary. 

      The good news is the SLNB came back negative!

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        • December 29, 2012 at 1:19 am
        JC
        Participant

          Could be a seroma – I had that shortly after my SLNB, and it eventually resolved itself.  I don't know if that is common or not, and I'm not a medical professional – that was just my own personal experience.

          • December 29, 2012 at 1:19 am
          JC
          Participant

            Could be a seroma – I had that shortly after my SLNB, and it eventually resolved itself.  I don't know if that is common or not, and I'm not a medical professional – that was just my own personal experience.

            • December 29, 2012 at 1:19 am
            JC
            Participant

              Could be a seroma – I had that shortly after my SLNB, and it eventually resolved itself.  I don't know if that is common or not, and I'm not a medical professional – that was just my own personal experience.

              • December 29, 2012 at 4:21 pm
              _Paul_
              Participant

                The problem might also be some lymphadema. After a node is removed the lymphatic system continues to drain and fluid can build up in the area where the node used to be. I had this occur on my neck where two nodes were removed during the SLNB. In my case the wound became very swollen and hard and would actually leak fluid. After a couple of months it got better and its almost back to normal 6 months later.

                – Paul.

                • December 29, 2012 at 4:21 pm
                _Paul_
                Participant

                  The problem might also be some lymphadema. After a node is removed the lymphatic system continues to drain and fluid can build up in the area where the node used to be. I had this occur on my neck where two nodes were removed during the SLNB. In my case the wound became very swollen and hard and would actually leak fluid. After a couple of months it got better and its almost back to normal 6 months later.

                  – Paul.

                  • December 29, 2012 at 4:21 pm
                  _Paul_
                  Participant

                    The problem might also be some lymphadema. After a node is removed the lymphatic system continues to drain and fluid can build up in the area where the node used to be. I had this occur on my neck where two nodes were removed during the SLNB. In my case the wound became very swollen and hard and would actually leak fluid. After a couple of months it got better and its almost back to normal 6 months later.

                    – Paul.

                    • December 29, 2012 at 5:31 pm
                    Liz C
                    Participant

                      I had the same sensation of something "pulling' when I tried to walk after my groin SLB (WLE on left ankle). It went away after a couple of weeks. 

                      Good luck to you. 

                      • December 29, 2012 at 5:31 pm
                      Liz C
                      Participant

                        I had the same sensation of something "pulling' when I tried to walk after my groin SLB (WLE on left ankle). It went away after a couple of weeks. 

                        Good luck to you. 

                        • December 29, 2012 at 5:31 pm
                        Liz C
                        Participant

                          I had the same sensation of something "pulling' when I tried to walk after my groin SLB (WLE on left ankle). It went away after a couple of weeks. 

                          Good luck to you. 

                          • December 29, 2012 at 6:45 pm
                          _Paul_
                          Participant

                            The problem might also be some lymphadema. After a node is removed the lymphatic system continues to drain and fluid can build up in the area where the node used to be. I had this occur on my neck where two nodes were removed during the SLNB. In my case the wound became very swollen and hard and would actually leak fluid. After a couple of months it got better and its almost back to normal 6 months later.

                            – Paul.

                            • December 29, 2012 at 6:45 pm
                            _Paul_
                            Participant

                              The problem might also be some lymphadema. After a node is removed the lymphatic system continues to drain and fluid can build up in the area where the node used to be. I had this occur on my neck where two nodes were removed during the SLNB. In my case the wound became very swollen and hard and would actually leak fluid. After a couple of months it got better and its almost back to normal 6 months later.

                              – Paul.

                              • December 29, 2012 at 6:45 pm
                              _Paul_
                              Participant

                                The problem might also be some lymphadema. After a node is removed the lymphatic system continues to drain and fluid can build up in the area where the node used to be. I had this occur on my neck where two nodes were removed during the SLNB. In my case the wound became very swollen and hard and would actually leak fluid. After a couple of months it got better and its almost back to normal 6 months later.

                                – Paul.

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