EDWARDSVILLE — A woman claims she developed breast cancer after a physician failed to conduct further testing and treatment on a benign lesion.
Christina Harris filed a complaint March 8 in the Madison County Circuit Court against Terry Burk, M.d., Maryville Imaging LLC, Charles Lane, M.D., General and Laparoscopic Surgical Associates PC, Michael Mandis, M.D., Michael Mandis, M.D., LLC and Anderson Hospital, alleging medical negligence.
According to Harris' complaint, she had a mammogram performed at Anderson Hospital on Jan. 25, 2018, with results that showed a "developing asymmetry of the right breast" and a recommendation for additional mammograms and breast ultrasound. She alleges that on Jan. 29, 2018, Burk performed a follow-up mammogram which showed an "8mm irregular hypoechoic mass" on the right breast. On Feb. 6, 2018, she underwent an ultrasound ordered by Mandis. Harris alleges that on Feb. 15, 2018, she underwent a biopsy performed by Burk. Although a radiology report stated she had a "benign" lesion, Burk allegedly created an addendum to the report and recommended another biopsy. Harris alleges that it was never communicated to her to take any further action. She claims the lack of communication and follow-up treatment resulted in the mass developing into a cancer which showed up on her mammogram a year later.
Harris seeks a judgment in her favor in excess of $50,000, plus court costs. She is represented by Craig Jensen of MeyerJensen PC in Alton.
Madison County Circuit Court case number 21-L-000294