Also known as: NF2
Quentin experiences sudden psychotic break after his baby's birth, believing the baby isn't his and injuring himself with scissors near an MRI machine. Dr. Charles identifies lumps on his neck and diagnoses genetic NF2, triggered by dietary changes during his wife's pregnancy.
Also known as: Gunshot wound to the neck
During his psychotic break, Quentin stabs himself in the neck with scissors while pinned to an MRI machine by magnetic force. The team must perform an elaborate rescue involving 3D-printed plastic surgical tools to clamp the artery before turning off the MRI.
Also known as: MSUD
Maria presents with altered mental status and seizures, feared to have the same illness that killed her brother Hugo at another hospital. Dr. Halstead identifies the characteristic maple syrup smell in her urine, diagnosing rare intermittent MSUD that went undiagnosed in her brother.
Also known as: Hiatal hernia
Surgical resident Dr. Tanaka-Reed collapses during surgery with syncope and flatulence. CT reveals his colon has migrated into his chest through an undiagnosed congenital diaphragmatic hernia, exacerbated by CrossFit workouts. He undergoes robotic repair in OR 2.0.
Also known as: Inflamed appendix
Patient Sam undergoes appendectomy with Dr. Archer. Due to prior sigmoid colon resection causing pelvic adhesions, the procedure is performed open rather than laparoscopically.
Also known as: Kidney failure
Dr. Archer's kidney disease continues to worsen despite renal diet. His nephrologist informs him dialysis will be necessary, representing a significant progression in his ongoing health condition.
Also known as: Childbirth
Layla delivers her baby with occiput posterior (face-up) presentation requiring McRoberts maneuver. The delivery becomes the trigger for her husband Quentin's psychotic break when he questions the baby's paternity.