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AI Diagnoses Woman's Rare Condition After Years of Misdiagnosis

4/10/2026

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Phoebe Tesoriere (23, from Cardiff) was misdiagnosed for years before ChatGPT identified her rare condition, hereditary spastic paraplegia, after a seizure and three days in a coma.
ChatGPT suggested possible conditions based on her symptoms.
Genetic testing confirmed the AI's suggestion.
She uses a wheelchair and studies psychology to help others.
The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board expressed regret over her experience but declined to comment on individual cases.

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Story summary

Phoebe Tesoriere (23, from Cardiff) was misdiagnosed for years before ChatGPT identified her rare condition, hereditary spastic paraplegia, after a seizure and three days in a coma.
ChatGPT suggested possible conditions based on her symptoms.
Genetic testing confirmed the AI's suggestion.
She uses a wheelchair and studies psychology to help others.
The Cardiff and Vale University Health Board expressed regret over her experience but declined to comment on individual cases.