Also known as: VHL disease
Henry has VHL disease causing a large pheochromocytoma requiring removal of his adrenal gland and kidney. During surgery, doctors also discover a necrotic pancreatic cyst requiring partial pancreatectomy, making him insulin-dependent diabetic. This is his insurance fraud marriage storyline with Teddy.
Also known as: Adrenal tumor
Large adrenal tumor that has infiltrated Henry's kidney, requiring both adrenalectomy and nephrectomy. The tumor is described as extremely large (basketball-sized) and causes dangerous blood pressure spikes.
Also known as: Fluid-filled cyst in pancreas
Necrotic pancreatic cyst discovered during Henry's tumor removal surgery, requiring emergency decision by Teddy to remove a large portion of his pancreas, resulting in insulin-dependent diabetes.
Also known as: Neck injury
Brady sustained a cervical spine injury with a unilateral jumped facet at C5-C6 after being trampled by horses. Required manual traction to relocate the joint before surgical stabilization.
Also known as: Broken back
Brady has a fracture translocation at L4-L5 from being trampled by horses on his wedding day. Required decompression of nerve roots and spinal stabilization with graft and plate.
Also known as: High potassium
Brady developed hyperkalemia during surgery when turned prone, causing peaked T waves, widened QRS, sine wave rhythm, and cardiac arrest. Med student Edward recognized it and suggested appropriate treatment.
Sarah, 15, has Treacher Collins syndrome causing her to be born without cheekbones. Arizona and Mark debate using skull bone grafts versus experimental cadaver bone with stem cells to rebuild her cheekbones so she can play sports.