This report describes an inguinal lymphocele following thighplasty. Lymphoceles are caused by a continuing leak of lymph from transected lymphatic ducts. They usually appear several weeks following surgery and can be identified by characteristic physical findings and laboratory tests present in predisposing clinical situations. The size and location of a lymphocele will determine the treatment required. In this particular case, the infected lymphocele was incised and drained and it healed secondarily.
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