Diagnostic Errors in the Acutely Dizzy Patient—Lessons Learned by Alexander A. Tarnutzer, Nehzat Koohi, Sun-Uk Lee, Diego Kaski

“…Given the nature of the ED where the priority is triage, diagnostic delays and misdiagnoses are common, with as many as a third of vertebrobasilar strokes presenting with acute vertigo or dizziness being missed. Here, we review diagnostic errors identified in the evaluation and treatment of the acutely dizzy patient and discuss strategies to overcome them. …”
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Pituitary Stalk Interruption Syndrome: A Case and Literature Review by Anuja Choure, MD, Leena Shahla, MD

“…The objective of this report is to describe a patient with PSIS whose diagnosis was missed until adulthood. Case Report: A 42-year-old-female presented for evaluation of premature menopause, weight loss, and occasional dizziness. …”
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