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A Lump on the Skull and the Misdiagnosis of a Rare Bone Disease
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A lump on the skull of a young child, initially misdiagnosed with damaging effects, is later identified as a tragic rare bone disease. This episode of DDx highlights how crucial early diagnosis is for rare diseases.
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