The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast

#202 LIVE! Lymphadenopathy: Taking Your Lumps - with Carrie Thompson MD

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Mar 30, 2020
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Carrie Thompson MD
In this podcast, Dr. Thompson simplifies lymphadenopathy evaluation, discussing differential diagnosis, lab testing, imaging, counseling patients, and biopsy tips. The podcast covers a wide range of topics from history taking to physical exams, labs, imaging, and patient management. It's an insightful session with practical advice and audience engagement on PET scans, trivia, and referral to hematology.
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ADVICE

Justify Your Tests

  • Justify every test you order, even something routine like a CBC.
  • Consider if you need all parts of the test or just specific components.
INSIGHT

Lymphatic System Basics

  • The lymphatic system returns fluid from organs to the cardiovascular system.
  • It also plays a key role in the immune system by developing lymphocytes and filtering blood.
INSIGHT

MIAMI Mnemonic

  • Use the MIAMI mnemonic to consider the differential diagnosis for lymphadenopathy: Malignancy, Infection, Autoimmune, Miscellaneous, Iatrogenic.
  • Infection is the most common cause, while malignancy is less frequent than suspected.
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