How the common cavernous hemangioma went undiagnosed and lessons learned

This Patient Insight outlines how the common cavernous hemangioma went undiagnosed for four years despite consults with several ophthalmologists and two exploratory surgeries. The author contends patients can contribute to their patient experience by doing research, asking questions, and getting a s...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Veeron C Wilson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Archetype Health Pty Ltd 2019-07-01
Series:The Journal of Health Design
Online Access:https://www.journalofhealthdesign.com/JHD/article/view/85
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Summary:This Patient Insight outlines how the common cavernous hemangioma went undiagnosed for four years despite consults with several ophthalmologists and two exploratory surgeries. The author contends patients can contribute to their patient experience by doing research, asking questions, and getting a second, even third, opinion, if necessary.
ISSN:2206-785X
2206-785X