Brain Stroke Mistaken for Infection: A Patient's Story
A 51-year-old man came to the hospital confused and having trouble remembering things, which doctors initially thought was a brain infection. However, advanced …
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When Blood Tests Lie: A Hidden B12 Deficiency Case
Doctors sometimes rely on blood tests to diagnose vitamin B12 deficiency, but this case shows how tests can give misleading results. A 64-year-old woman had …
Read MoreWhen Throat Problems Aren't What They Seem: A Hidden Cancer Case
Doctors sometimes mistake cancer for a common throat condition called achalasia, where the throat muscles don't relax properly. This case study describes a …
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