Grey's Anatomy — ABC

Season 7, Episode 2

9 medical diagnoses portrayed

Also known as: Heart tumor

Recurrent malignant myxomas requiring multiple surgeriesWeakened heart wall from repeated surgeriesRisk of cardiac rupture

A 51-year-old woman with recurrent malignant myxomas in her heart requires radical ex vivo heart reconstruction with removal of both atria and reconstruction using bovine pericardium, as this is her last chance after three previous surgeries over eight years.

Grey's Anatomy — S07E02Patient: Linda Cotler

Bowel perforationmajor

Also known as: Perforated intestine

FeverNauseaRisk of peritonitis

Warren develops a bowel perforation as a delayed complication from being struck by lightning, requiring emergency surgery to repair the hole in his intestine.

Grey's Anatomy — S07E02Patient: Warren Griffith

Epidural hematomamajor

Also known as: Brain bleed

Spinal cord compressionParalysis

Kerry presents with paralysis from the waist down after being struck by lightning. A delayed epidural hematoma compressing her spinal cord is discovered on repeat imaging and requires surgical evacuation.

Grey's Anatomy — S07E02Patient: Kerry Schultz

Lightning strike injurymajor

Also known as: Struck by lightning

Flash burnsTransient paralysisTympanic membrane ruptureFerning pattern on skinIntestinal perforationEpidural hematoma

Eight members of a flag football team are struck by lightning in a single strike, with the electricity conducting through multiple victims. Injuries include flash burns, temporary paralysis, ruptured eardrums, and internal organ damage.

Grey's Anatomy — S07E02

Tympanic membrane rupturesupporting

Also known as: Perforated eardrum

Kerry suffers bilateral ruptured eardrums from the lightning strike, causing temporary hearing loss that resolves on its own.

Grey's Anatomy — S07E02Patient: Kerry Schultz

Transient paralysissupporting

Also known as: Temporary paralysis

Russ experiences temporary paralysis in his left arm following the lightning strike, which resolves spontaneously within hours as a common effect of electrical injury.

Grey's Anatomy — S07E02Patient: Russ Gammie

Post-traumatic stress disordermajor

Also known as: PTSD

Panic attacksDissociative episodesInability to function in operating room

Cristina experiences severe PTSD symptoms from the hospital shooting, including a dissociative episode in the operating room where she cannot feel her legs or move, requiring her to leave surgery. She struggles with whether she can continue as a surgeon.

Grey's Anatomy — S07E02Patient: Cristina Yang

Recurring storyline

Retained foreign bodysupporting

Also known as: Bullet in chest

Risk of infectionCellulitisAbscess formationPotential MRSASepsis risk

Alex has a bullet retained in his chest from the hospital shooting that has worked its way to the surface. Bailey insists he have it surgically removed due to infection risk before he can operate again.

Grey's Anatomy — S07E02Patient: Alex Karev

Recurring storyline

Miscarriagesupporting

Also known as: Pregnancy loss

Meredith reveals she was pregnant on the day of the shooting and lost the baby, which she had not previously disclosed to Derek. This loss contributes to her emotional trauma.

Grey's Anatomy — S07E02Patient: Meredith Grey