The great imitator
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The Great Imitator is a phrase used for medical conditions that feature nonspecific symptoms and may be confused with a number of other diseases.[1] Most great imitators are systemic in nature. Diseases sometimes referred to with this name include:
- Various cancers[2]
- Various rheumatic conditions, including, but not limited to
- Multiple sclerosis[8]
- Celiac disease[9]
- Addison's Disease[10]
- Pulmonary embolism[11]
- Various Infectious diseases, including, but not limited to
References
- ↑ J.C. Segen. The Dictionary of Modern Medicine. CRC Press; 1992. ISBN 978-1-85070-321-1. p. 265.
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- ↑ Fibromyalgia as the great imitator, retrieved December 16th, 2006
- ↑ Excerpt from NINDS Neurological Sequelae Of Lupus Information Page
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- ↑ Multiple Sclerosis as the great imitator, retrieved December 16th, 2006
- ↑ http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/181_07_041004/woo_fm.html
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- ↑ STD Facts from the CDC
- ↑ NYT article on Lyme disease, retrieved December 16th, 2006
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- ↑ http://www.malariasite.com/clinical-features.htm
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