The goal of this post is to give you a systematic approach to a pediatric patient with lymphadenopathy. The differential is broad and the etiology ranges from benign to life threatening, and is most commonly benign. As such, to be a successful emergency room practitioner, it is vital to have a defined approach and know when to tune into high risk features…
Read More“A 42 year old male with a past medical history of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and L4 radiculopathy due to a remote back injury presents to the ED with chief complaint of right foot and calf pain. The pain is described as cramping and burning that gradually worsened over the 3 days prior to presentation. He is not on anticoagulation. He denies…”
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