#202 LIVE! Lymphadenopathy: Taking Your Lumps - with Carrie Thompson MD
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast
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Comprehensive Examination of Lymph Nodes
This chapter emphasizes the importance of conducting a thorough lymph node examination during physical assessments, discussing common sites for lymphadenopathy checks and the challenges in differentiating between malignant and reactive nodes. It addresses the significance of laboratory workup, appropriate diagnostic testing, imaging modalities, and the use of tissue samples for diagnosing lymphoma cases. The chapter also covers the management and counseling approach for patients with swollen lymph nodes, focusing on biopsy techniques and the importance of considering a wide range of differential diagnoses.
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