An eight-month-old baby is currently undergoing chemotherapy for a cancerous tumor just days after her symptoms were dismissed as 'misbehavior' by a doctor.
Global Impact of Medical Misdiagnosis Highlighted in New Report
Over a million people worldwide diagnosed with TB go on to develop an incurable but manageable fungal infection, researchers have revealed
Over a million people worldwide diagnosed with TB go on to develop an incurable but manageable fungal infection, researchers have revealed
‘An eight-month-old baby nearly suffered permanent spinal cord damage after being misdiagnosed for fracture and behavioral issues by doctors at Perth hospital.’
The family requested a second opinion, and a senior doctor found the child had a fractured leg. Nora’s leg was placed in a full cast and was discharged. Few days later, as the child’s condition continued to deteriorate, she lost control of her upper body. She was then immediately taken to the Princess Margaret Hospital, and her leg cast was removed with no evidence of a fracture. MRI and CT scans revealed the cancerous tumor that was crushing the little girl’s spine.
Doctors discovered a neuroblastoma in her chest cavity that was strangling 85 percent of her spine.
Misdiagnosis of Genetic Disorder Leads to Unnecessary Removal of Kidneys
New research suggests that thousands of individuals have had kidneys removed unnecessarily because doctors misdiagnosed their disease.
New research suggests that thousands of individuals have had kidneys removed unnecessarily because doctors misdiagnosed their disease.
“As a mother of three, I knew enough about my children to stand up a bit to what they were saying. But what happens if a mum comes in and completely accepts what the doctor says?,” said Nora’s mother, Naomi Holly.
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Misdiagnosis of a Serious Condition Leads to Paralysis in a Thirty-five Year Old Mother
Misdiagnosis of a serious spinal condition called cauda equina syndrome (CES), has caused a thirty-five-year-old mother of two, Debbie Thomson, to be permanently paralyzed
Misdiagnosis of a serious spinal condition called cauda equina syndrome (CES), has caused a thirty-five-year-old mother of two, Debbie Thomson, to be permanently paralyzed
“The hospital undertakes a review of its processes for all unexpected clinical outcomes, and will do so on this occasion,” said Dr Lachlan Henderson, executive director of St John of God.
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Delayed and Misdiagnosis of Sporadic Jakob-Creutzfeldt Disease
A correct diagnosis is often delayed with patients suffering from degenerative brain disorder sporadic Jakob-Creutzfeldt disease (sCJD), reveals medical records of 97 patients.
A correct diagnosis is often delayed with patients suffering from degenerative brain disorder sporadic Jakob-Creutzfeldt disease (sCJD), reveals medical records of 97 patients.
