090 - How to Solve a Rare Disease Case Presentation Even When it Has Stumped Other Physicians

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What do you do when a 64-year-old patient presents with confusion, weakness, and ataxia, yet all tests come back negative? 

In this crazy medical story episode of The Independent Physician’s Blueprint, Jude A. Pierre, MD shares a personal case that stumped doctors for weeks—until the surprising diagnosis was confirmed. Learn how even rare diseases can sneak into your practice, and why it's important to keep unexpected conditions on your differential diagnosis.

By listening to this episode, you will:

1. Discover the hidden signs and severe complications of a not so common illness.
2. Learn how a thorough diagnostic process, including a lumbar puncture and lab follow up after discharge helped make the diagnosis
3. Get valuable insights on why it’s crucial to think beyond common diagnoses, especially with unusual presentations.

Hit play now to dive into this crazy medical story that will expand your diagnostic toolkit and help you make the diagnosis when you least expect it! Don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.

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