Satna Diagnostic Centre faces backlash after male patient's sonography shows uterus

Bhopal: In a startling incident of alleged medical error, a diagnostic centre in Madhya Pradesh’s Satna has come under fire after a 47-year-old man was reportedly given a sonography report that wrongly mentioned his private parts as a “uterus.”

The report not only showed an organ that a male patient cannot have, but also described the uterus as being in an inverted position. After the report went viral, the diagnostic facility faced criticism for such a serious error, which doctors say could have become life-threatening if treatment had continued based on the faulty report.

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The incident occurred on January 13 when the patient, Niranjan Prajapati, Chairman of the Uchehra Nagar Panchayat, underwent an ultrasound scan due to abdominal pain and swelling. Instead of helping doctors find the cause of his illness, the report allegedly added to the confusion and raised questions about the functioning of the diagnostic centre.

Despite the patient being male, the sonography report reportedly mentioned the presence of a uterus and even described its position.

Speaking about the incident, he told NDTV, "This report is not mine at all. It shows a uterus…I was sick and had stomach pain. I first got treatment in Unchahara and then went for sonography in Satna. I did not pay much attention initially and took medicine… but when there was no relief. I went to Jabalpur. The doctor there told me clearly that this report cannot belong to me. I said, 'But the report has my name on it'."

A senior doctor, on condition of anonymity, said, "A wrong sonography report can mislead treatment, affect the patient psychologically, and even become life-threatening if acted upon."

Following the incident, Prajapati has filed a complaint at the police station. The Health Department has also taken cognisance of the matter.

Confirming the development, the Chief Medical and Health Officer of Satna, Dr Manoj Shukla, said, "This complaint has come to my notice. We are taking it on record. The report will be examined thoroughly, and if any irregularity is found during the investigation, necessary action will be taken."

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