Even when you’ve studied a disease for most of your career, a patient can still surprise you and deliver an answer you didn’t expect, especially in the world of rare diseases. Follow five neurologists who specialize in paediatric epilepsies on their journey to diagnose rare diseases.
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A toddler’s parents noticed him having muscle twitches before falling asleep and when waking up. They’re told nothing is wrong. This episode of DDx reminds us that sometimes when you hear hoofbeats, it really is a zebra.
A child was referred to a specialist on the suspicion he has pediatric epilepsy, a complicated and fickle condition. In this episode of DDx, we explore a case with several peculiar symptoms and diagnostic test results that baffled doctors. The answer may lie in genetic testing.
A 5-month-old was brought to the emergency department with staring episodes. In this episode of DDx, we’re reminded that even when initial tests come back normal, keep thinking about the patient in front of you and probe parents for any new signs.
A toddler has episodes where his face changes, his arms shoot up, and he collapses. On this episode of the podcast, we address when rare disease diagnoses offer more questions than answers, and treatment options don’t lead to a cure.
Rare diseases are … rare … which makes even textbook cases difficult to diagnose. In this episode, we’ll talk about the patterns and characterizations of a rare disease and how we can avoid diagnostic odysseys.
