Misdiagnosis Led to Years of Unnecessary Chemo for 12-Year-Old
A British girl, Faye Condon, was misdiagnosed with Juvenile Dermatomyositis at age 5 and underwent six rounds of chemotherapy and home injections for seven years before doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital correctly diagnosed de novo Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy. The treatments had no effect, and she now faces progressive disability including wheelchair use and nocturnal ventilation. Her mother is filing a formal complaint against Bristol Children’s Hospital, blaming budget constraints and urging genetic testing to prevent future misdiagnoses.
