Also known as: Anti-NMDA encephalitis
Robin Charles presents with psychotic symptoms including visual hallucinations and combative behavior. After extensive testing reveals it's not a primary psychiatric disorder, she's diagnosed with anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis caused by an autoimmune response to a mediastinal teratoma. The tumor is surgically removed, and the condition is expected to resolve.
Also known as: Chest tumor
A benign mediastinal teratoma is discovered as the underlying cause of Robin's anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis. The tumor is removed via minimally invasive mediastinoscopy by Dr. Latham.
Also known as: Heart attack
A 47-year-old socially isolated man presents with a STEMI. During TAVR procedure, a calcium deposit occludes the right coronary artery, requiring emergency open aortic valve replacement. His loneliness is identified as a contributing risk factor for heart disease.
Also known as: Aortic stenosis
The underlying cause of Mr. Crocker's heart attack, requiring valve replacement. Initially attempted via TAVR but complicated, requiring open surgery.
Also known as: Hit-and-run injuries
A 22-year-old Syrian refugee student is hit by a car and dragged half a block. He suffers multiple traumatic injuries including bilateral rib fractures, pulmonary contusions, hemothorax, and leg fracture requiring intubation and cardiopulmonary support.
Also known as: Severe asthma attack
Underlying asthma significantly complicates Marwan's recovery from trauma. His pre-existing asthma causes progressive respiratory failure despite maximal ventilatory support. Treatment with steroids after confirming asthma history from parents results in dramatic improvement.
Also known as: Blood in chest cavity
Blood accumulation in the left chest cavity from the traumatic injuries, requiring chest tube placement.
Also known as: Wrist fracture
A high school senior sustains a wrist fracture and concussion during a senior prank involving swinging from cafeteria rafters in a monkey suit.
Also known as: Mild traumatic brain injury
Loss of consciousness following fall during senior prank, requiring CT scan to rule out serious brain injury.