Chapter 177 Rushing Back
Yu Zhiming knows something about this human chimera.
The word chimera comes from Greek mythology.
In Greek mythology, there is a fire-breathing beast with the body of a lion, the head of a goat on its back, and a snake as its tail.
While not as dramatic, some human chimeras still have some recognizable physical features.
For example, some people are born with large red or black patches, or with two different colored eyes like Persian cats.
Of course there is another type, namely hermaphrodites who have both male and female reproductive organs.
These characteristics are typical of biological chimeras.
Human mosaicism typically occurs during early pregnancy in twins.
This is when two eggs are fertilized at the same time.
The two fertilized embryos accidentally came too close to each other, causing a competition for nutrients between the two cells.
As a result, one cell absorbs the other.
In this case, there are two different sets of DNA sequences in the same fertilized egg.
This is certainly not the only way biological chimera can occur.
In fact, human bone marrow transplantation, organ transplantation, or blood transfusion is also a form of chimerism.
Because at this time, the people who receive the donation will carry two different types of DNA in their bodies.
In reality, there have been some strange and rare cases of human chimeras.
For example, a mother gave birth to a child, but DNA testing found that the mother and child's DNA did not match, and the child was not her child.
That's because the organ in her body that produces egg cells actually comes from her fraternal twin sister.
There is another case where the wife did not have an affair, but the child she gave birth to was not her husband's in the physiological sense, but his older or younger brother's.
Yu Zhiming regards these bizarre cases of human chimeras as curiosity stories.
Therefore, Yu Zhiming has a relatively clear and profound memory of what human chimeras are.
But, in your actual medical experience, have you ever really encountered a very rare human chimera?
Yu Zhiming looked again at the child lying on the big bed in front of him, who was as thin as a bean sprout.
He lowered his voice and asked, "Teacher, how sure are you?"
"At least ninety-nine percent!"
Qi Yue's voice was filled with absolute confidence.
"To be clear, the other medical experts are not just empty talkers. They are all true medical masters."
"They helped us eliminate all other possibilities one by one before us."
"So, your current discovery means it is the only correct answer."
Yu Zhiming thought about it and realized that this was indeed the case.
As Sherlock Holmes said, after eliminating all other possibilities, the last one left, no matter how bizarre it is, is the fact.
What’s important is that Yu Zhiming is quite confident about his own examination findings.
There was no mistaking the feeling that the child before him was two people pieced together into one.
Yu Zhiming still clearly remembers that there was a case of human chimera.
That is an American model and singer.
The skin color on the left and right sides of her body was clearly divided into dark and light.
She is a chimera with different DNA on the left and right sides.
Since a person can be chimerized left and right, it is not impossible for the child in front of us to be chimerized top and bottom.
Yu Zhiming thought of something else and asked, "Teacher, this child has been weak and sickly since childhood. Is it because the two immune systems in his body conflict and interfere with each other, resulting in a low immunity?"
Qi Yue nodded and said, "Now that we have found the root of the problem, let's go out..."
When the two walked out of the room and took off their sealed sterile clothing, they noticed that Ge Yunlun, the child's grandparents, and more than a dozen family members and friends had gathered around them.
Facing everyone's expectant gazes, Qi Yue said loudly, "Finally, I have lived up to your expectations and found the reason."
"Your child is a chimera patient..."
Next, Qi Yue briefly introduced what human chimeras are.
He added seriously, "Although human chimeras are rare, they are also a natural phenomenon."
"It's just that your child's situation is a bit more special. Because of the conflict and interference between his two immune systems, his immunity is weakened, causing him to be weak and sickly since childhood."
"but……"
Qi Yue raised his voice and said, "As long as we take good care of the child, strengthen his exercise, and improve his adaptability, his immunity will gradually improve."
"By the time he reaches puberty, his physical fitness should be similar to that of his peers!"
"but……"
Qi Yue paused for a moment and continued, "Because of your over-pampering, his immunity has not only failed to improve, but has actually declined."
"The child's current, almost irreversible physical condition is largely due to your over-pampering and doting."
Having said this, Qi Yue discovered that only a few of the people in front of him looked ashamed.
However, more people looked at him with mockery in their eyes.
Qi Yue knew that these people in front of him didn't actually believe that he had found the correct cause of the disease.
After all, these people have been disappointed too many times.
How do we know that Qi Yue didn't just make up the name of the disease to fool them?
Then, like several other medical experts, he attributed the children's problems to their pampering and indulgence?
The most important point is that it took Qi Yue and Yu Zhiming less than half an hour from the time they entered the room to the time they came out.
What can you do in such a short time?
It's so deceitful and you don't take it seriously at all!
Qi Yue, who knew what was going on, expressed his point of view and did not continue to explain. Instead, he turned his gaze to Ge Yunlun.
"Mr. Ge, two things!"
"Doctor Qi, if you have anything to say, just tell me directly!" Ge Yunlun behaved very respectfully.
Qi Yue said slowly: "Our diagnosis still needs to be confirmed by solid facts."
"A DNA test is needed."
"We need to take samples from multiple parts of the child's body to verify whether he really has two types of DNA in his body as we have determined."
Ge Yunlun said in a deep voice: "Doctor Qi, this is easy. I will contact the hospital and ask them to come and take samples for testing."
"Doctor Qi, what about the second thing?"
Qi Yue continued, "The second thing is the child's treatment. The first priority is to control the interference and conflicts in his immune system and enhance his immunity."
"My abilities in this field are average."
"Mr. Ge, I would like to recommend a true immunology expert to you. He is Dr. Lin Zaixue from your Beijing Union Medical College Hospital."
"Dr. Lin Zaixue?!"
Ge Yunlun repeated it again, and then said solemnly: "Doctor Qi, I will personally invite Doctor Lin."
After a pause, he made another gesture of invitation.
"Doctor Qi, Doctor Yu, let's go to another place and sit down to rest and talk."
"Some small refreshments are also ready."
Qi Yue waved his hand and laughed, "Mr. Ge, no need to bother."
"To be honest, I didn't expect that I would be able to diagnose your son's problem so smoothly during this trip."
"Since I have so much time, there's no need to adjust my afternoon work schedule."
"We can still make it back in time."
As soon as these words were spoken, Ge Yunlun's face changed.
"Doctor Qi, Doctor Yu, how can we let you leave right after coming here and not even taking a sip of water?"
"This shows that our Ge family is really bad at entertaining guests..."
However, no matter how Ge Yunlun and his family tried to persuade him, Qi Yue insisted that his afternoon patient was also important.
Since we can catch up in time, we should hurry back.
Ge Yunlun felt helpless but also respectful towards Qi Yue's persistence.
It also boosted their confidence in the diagnosis.
Ge Yunlun took out his checkbook on the spot and was about to fill in the payment, but was stopped by Qi Yue.
"Mr. Ge, there's no rush. The child's health is more important. I'd like to take care of the two things I mentioned."
Ge Yunlun put away the checkbook as if he had realized something.
He said slowly: "Doctor Qi, you are right. The child's health cannot be delayed."
"Doctor Qi, Doctor Yu, once the child has passed this critical period and recovered a little..."
"I will definitely go to Binhai again in person to express my most sincere gratitude to you two..."
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