Alan Gadde, who had a history of hepatitis C and cirrhosis of the liver, received care from Dr. Fred Gordon, liver specialist and hepatologist.
An MRI revealed the presence of a liver lesion. As a result of that finding, Gadde underwent a follow-up MRI. The following year, another MRI showed that Gadde’s lesion had grown slightly.
Although a radiologist allegedly recommended a repeat MRI, Dr. Gordon ordered an ultrasound to take place six months later instead of an MRI. After the ultrasound, which did not show the lesion, Dr. Gordon allegedly spoke to Gadde and told him that everything looked good.
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