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- Sometimes doctors can make mistakes when figuring out what’s wrong with someone.
- In this case, a patient had trouble breathing because of a growth in their neck, but it was wrongly diagnosed at first.
- If treatment isn't working like it should, doctors should look for other reasons for the illness.
Article Abstract
The peril of incorrect diagnostic labelling is highlighted by this case of acute respiratory distress caused by a retrosternal recurrent goitre. An initial clinical diagnosis which cannot be fully validated on investigation with unexpected or poor response to treatment should prompt consideration and investigation for an alternative explanation.
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