Patient's question:
During sexual intercourse, there is frictional pain below the vaginal opening, redness, and a small lump the size of a green bean. It doesn't hurt when it's not touched.Doctor's answer:
External genital skin swelling or subcutaneous nodule-like masses accompanied by pain, difficulty during intercourse, and may also include skin itching, vaginal bleeding, and discharge. The size of the mass ranges from 3 to 14 cm, with an average of 5.5 cm. In some cases, the mass may remain unchanged for several years. The tenderness is significant, with the surface skin showing erythema or edema, and sometimes ulceration. It may also manifest as lower limb edema alone, occasionally accompanied by fever and weight loss. Some patients present with anemia and often have bilateral inguinal lymphadenopathy. Patients usually seek medical attention due to the mass, bleeding, and pain.