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‘It’s Really The Exception That It’s Not MS.’ A Boston Expert Explains Why Christina Applegate’s Misdiagnosis Is Rare.
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Reported, not yet confirmed
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First seen
Oct 20, 6:29 PM EDT
updated Oct 21, 11:43 AM EDT
Topic
Local News
Reported by The Boston Globe and WFXT (Boston 25 News FOX), not yet confirmed.
What Happened
A Mass General doctor explained why Christina Applegate's MS diagnosis was reconsidered, WFXT reported. A Boston expert also noted that misdiagnoses like Applegate's are rare, according to The Boston Globe.
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