Also known as: Overactive parathyroid gland
A hypothetical patient case presented during Cristina's board examination involving elevated calcium and PTH levels requiring parathyroidectomy.
Also known as: Skull defect
A 37-year-old man who fell off a roof six months ago presents for cranioplasty to repair a skull defect using a custom titanium plate and fat grafting.
Also known as: Kidney cancer
Arizona's brother's best friend Nick presents with advanced metastatic renal cancer that has spread to lymph nodes and heart. Initially diagnosed 6 years ago but only now seeking conventional treatment, he is found to be terminal with little that can be done.
Also known as: Heart tumor from cancer spread
Nick's renal cancer has metastasized to his heart with invasion into the right ventricle, making him terminal with limited treatment options.
Also known as: Rectal tear
A hypothetical board exam case involving a 40-year-old man with rectal pain, burning with defecation, and occasional blood in bowel movements requiring rigid sigmoidoscopy.
Also known as: Full-thickness burns
A hypothetical board exam case involving a 30-year-old female with third-degree burns requiring airway management and fluid resuscitation with lactated Ringer's solution.
Also known as: Breast cancer precursor
A board exam trick question case where Alex incorrectly performs a mastectomy for LCIS when observation would have been the appropriate management.