The Great Imitator (also The Great Masquerader) is a phrase used for medical conditions that feature nonspecific symptoms and may be confused with a number of other diseases. Most great imitators are systemic in nature. Diseases sometimes referred to with this name include:
Various cancers
Various rheumatic conditions, including:
Fibromyalgia
Psoriatic arthritis
Lupus erythematosus
Systemic lupus erythematosus
Sarcoidosis
Multiple sclerosis
Celiac disease
Addison's Disease
Pulmonary embolism
Various infectious diseases, including:
Syphilis
Lyme disease
Nocardiosis
Tuberculosis
Brucellosis
Malaria