A woman suffering unidentifiable pain was initially diagnosed as depression. Subsequent tranquiliser medication was detrimental to her health. She was eventually diagnosed as having endometriosis by which stage she required a hysterectomy at the age of 27.
Source: summary of medical news story as reported by The Age
About: Undiagnosed endometriosis misdiagnosed as depression results in hysterectomy
Date: 8 May 2004
Source: The Age
Author: Hilary Mantel
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