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Scottish Radiology Review Finds Errors Affecting Ten Patients

5/13/2026

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Story summary

A Scottish Radiology Reporting Service review of scans (April 2022–July 2024) found about ten patients may have been affected by errors.
The consultant radiologist is no longer employed and has no link to Carla’s case.
Carla of Polmont will undergo gallbladder and liver surgery plus heated chemotherapy at the Cleveland Clinic in London.
After a Forth Valley oncologist cleared her on 13 December, swelling revealed recurrence, prescribing errors and an apology.

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Story summary

A Scottish Radiology Reporting Service review of scans (April 2022–July 2024) found about ten patients may have been affected by errors.
The consultant radiologist is no longer employed and has no link to Carla’s case.
Carla of Polmont will undergo gallbladder and liver surgery plus heated chemotherapy at the Cleveland Clinic in London.
After a Forth Valley oncologist cleared her on 13 December, swelling revealed recurrence, prescribing errors and an apology.