Delayed Diagnosis of Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Case Study: July 2021 Cian O’Carroll Solicitors acted for a 12-year-old girl whose rare childhood disease, Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH), went undiagnosed for 16 months during her early years. This delay, at a time when the disease was most aggressive, caused serious and permanent brain injury. Her case, brought against the HSE, was described by […]
Surgical Negligence, Delayed Diagnosis of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Case Study A 55-year-old man attended A&E with symptoms later revealed to be an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA). Despite clear warning signs, there was a critical delay in diagnosis and transfer to a specialist unit. By the time surgery began, hours later, his condition had deteriorated significantly, causing greater surgical complications and long-term damage that […]
SO’C v. HSE & Anor – Delay in Diagnosis of Throat Cancer
Case Study This case concerned a woman in her thirties who brought proceedings against the HSE and her GP over an alleged delay in diagnosing throat cancer. Over a two-year period, she attended her GP on several occasions with symptoms including a persistent sore throat, ear pain, and the sensation of something in her throat. […]
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) Cancer Misdiagnosis
Case Study Delayed Cancer Diagnosis Leads to Loss of Chance of Survival: A Successful Medical Negligence Claim. Navigating a cancer diagnosis can be an incredibly challenging time, and ensuring timely and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment and the best possible outcomes. Unfortunately, delays or failures in diagnosis can occur, sometimes leading to the […]