Season 1, Episode 16

Also known as: LBD

Initially diagnosed with Lewy body dementia (presenting with hallucinations, aggression, cognitive decline) but later revealed to be a misdiagnosis. The patient's symptoms were actually caused by hyperparathyroidism with beta blocker side effects mimicking dementia.

Also known as: Overactive parathyroid gland

Benign adenoma in the parathyroid gland causing elevated parathyroid hormone and calcium levels, resulting in cognitive impairment that was misdiagnosed as dementia for four years.

Also known as: Contained rupture of the aorta

Displaced bypass graft from blunt trauma (car accident) causing the aorta to leak blood. Required emergency cardiac surgery to repair despite high surgical risk due to prior quadruple bypass.

Also known as: Broken rib

Left first rib fracture sustained from being hit by a car after running into traffic during a confused episode.

Also known as: Broken arm

Proximal humerus fracture (left upper arm) from car accident.

Also known as: Third-degree burn

Third-degree grease burn to the leg from a cooking accident, complicated by compartment syndrome requiring field escharotomy to restore blood flow to the foot.

Also known as: Bladder blockage

Patient unable to urinate for over 16 hours following brachytherapy for prostate cancer, with radioactive seed expelled in urine.

Also known as: Prostate cancer

Patient underwent brachytherapy (radioactive seed implantation) two days prior, leading to urinary blockage complication.

Also known as: Cancer of the lymphatic system

26-year-old woman diagnosed with lymphoma after presenting with dog bite, fever, and swollen lymph nodes. Her dog had been repeatedly nipping at the area, possibly detecting the cancer early.

Also known as: Animal bite

Multiple dog bites from patient's own dog that led to her seeking treatment, ultimately resulting in discovery of underlying lymphoma.

Also known as: Hoarding

Patient's home filled with hoarded items made rescue difficult and delayed treatment for his burn injury due to embarrassment about his living conditions.