Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. 🧠Diagnostic Pitfall – Definition A diagnostic pitfall is a clinical situation or feature that can lead to a misdiagnosis, delayed diagnosis, or incorrect clinical assumption because it mimics, obscures, or distracts from the actual underlying disease. These pitfalls often result from: Over-reliance on typical presentations Failure to consider atypical or rare entities Anchoring bias or premature closure Misinterpretation of imaging or labs They are critical to recognize because they often: Delay appropriate treatment Increase patient morbidity/mortality Erode clinical confidence and decision-making quality Examples: Mistaking spontaneous intracranial hypotension for chronic subdural hematoma due to overlapping imaging findings Interpreting ST-elevation in pericarditis as myocardial infarction diagnostic_pitfall.txt Last modified: 2025/07/16 15:26by administrador