Hypertension caused by unilateral aldosterone-producing adrenal adenomas is curable by laparoscopic removal of the entire adrenal gland, but the invasiveness and recovery time can deter patients from the treatment.

The reasons for misdiagnoses are wide-ranging, but interpretations of patients’ brain imaging may play a prominent role.

Diagnosing endometriosis often requires laparoscopy, as ultrasound and MRI frequently fail to detect the painful, sometimes debilitating condition, especially in its early stages.

Gaps in coverage result in individuals paying anywhere from $234 for a follow-up diagnostic mammogram to over $1,000 for a breast MRI, Komen estimates. 

Many people with low bone mineral density are not aware of their condition because they fail to get screened through DXA or are not eligible due to age.

The American Society of Echocardiography included descriptions, diagrams and ultrasound images in the new document to make it as helpful as possible. 

In a letter to the hospital, the doctor stated the cat was “between life and death” and that he knew "only timely intervention could save her.” 

There are numerous radiotracers specifically designed to identify prostate cancer, but experts say one may be superior to the others at both the patient and lesion level.