Also known as: Stomach cancer
Three siblings with CDH1 gene mutation face prophylactic total gastrectomy to prevent gastric cancer that killed multiple family members. One sibling already has stage one cancer discovered during surgery, creating family conflict about proceeding with preventive surgery.
Also known as: ARVC
A 17-year-old believed to have epilepsy for six years is actually suffering from cardiac arrhythmias causing seizures. Karev discovers the right ventricle causes v-fib/v-tach, cutting off oxygen to the brain and triggering seizures. A pacemaker implant corrects the condition.
Also known as: Skin cancer that has spread
The resolution of the Patient X teaching case reveals a young woman with metastatic melanoma that has spread to brain, liver, and skin. Initially misdiagnosed with anemia, she presented with hallucinations about her dead fiancé. Prognosis is poor with 5% survival rate.
Also known as: Injured hand
Hunt's hand injury from a fist fight with Derek prevents him from operating. He continues working through pain with injection to get through surgeries, affecting his ability to perform as an attending.