Also known as: Lung cancer
54-year-old patient with stage 3B non-small-cell lung cancer with possible pleural invasion and COPD history, admitted for radical en-bloc resection with 25% survival odds. Patient creates videotaped messages to people in his life while facing surgery.
Also known as: COPD
Patient has history of COPD in addition to his lung cancer, complicating his surgical candidacy and prognosis.
Also known as: Lionitis
15-year-old with advanced craniodiaphyseal dysplasia causing severe facial deformity and bony tumors encroaching on his brain. Undergoes combined neurosurgery and plastic surgery but dies during the procedure from uncontrollable bleeding.
Also known as: Persistent orgasm
College student experiencing spontaneous orgasms 7-8 times daily for several months, causing significant life disruption including inability to drive or attend social functions. Admitted after causing car accident during episode.