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

LIVE! from Mayo Clinic, a practical approach to lymphadenopathy with Carrie Thompson MD @cathompsonmd (Hematology Oncology, Mayo Clinic ). Dr. Thompson provides her simplified approach to the history, differential diagnosis, high yield lab testing, imaging, how to counsel patients with adenopathy and tips on when, where and how to biopsy! The Curbsiders are insanely grateful to the Mayo Clinic Internal Medicine Residency Chief Residents @mayomn_imres ( @JasonEckmannMD @SamiRyanMD @BHuffmanMD @CourtHarrisMD ) and their amazing program director @AmyOxentenkoMD for an amazing trip to Rochester! Show Notes | Spotify | Swag! | Top Picks | Mailing List | thecurbsiders@gmail.com Credits Written and Produced by: Carrie Thompson MD and Matthew Watto MD, FACP Infographic: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Cover Art: Kate Grant MBChB DipGUMed Hosts: Stuart Brigham MD; Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Editor: Matthew Watto MD (written materials); Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Guest: Carrie Thompson MD Time Stamps 00:00 Announcement: We’re looking for Medical Student members. Send applications to thecurbsiders@gmail.com by April 10, 2020. 01:20 Intro, guest bio, one-liner, career advice; Pick of the week*: In Shock by Rana Awdish 07: 00 Lymphatic system 09:19 Differential diagnosis for lymphadenopathy 11:38 Taking a history (ALL AGES mnemonic), Red Flags 19:15 Physical exam for lymphadenopathy 22:30 Which labs to order; Flow cytometry 26:05 Imaging 28:30 Counseling patients with LAD 31:10 Biopsy: How to choose type and location 37:35 Take Home Points 39:00 Audience Questions 42:25 Outro