Splanchnic teratoma.
In “ Reverse of the Medal“ ch 1, a Mr. Waters had somewhat hesitantly asked Stephen to give his opinion about a mass in his side. Stephen diagnosed a “splanchnic teratoma“ on Mr. Waters on physical exam alone.
Of course, I realize this is fiction, wonderful fiction, but to me it stretches things to make this diagnosis. For one it is an extremely rare condition. Secondly, it is rarely found today without at least an x-ray, never mind other diagnostics.
Is this just another brilliant way that POB displays his knowledge of arcana? Or is he once again intending Stephen to be nearly an omniscient polymath? Just wondering if any others have thoughts on this. With my medical background, I would be completely flabbergasted if someone made this diagnosis today using these means.