A tale of two diagnostic challenges: Same organ but different directions

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A tale of two diagnostic challenges: Same organ but different directions

Jonathan Bentley

Jonathan Bentley

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Some patients deny taking supplements or prescription medications, adding to the diagnostic challenge [Image: Robin Edqvist on Unsplash]

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This article was first published online on 31 January.

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