Man dies after radiologist misses large scalp lesion during MRI
Monday 21 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated 
A man died of cancer after a radiologist failed to report a large lesion on his scalp during an MRI scan. The Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner found the omission was a severe departure from the expected standard of care. The error delayed the diagnosis of the man's terminal skin cancer.
