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Grey's Anatomy

Grey's AnatomyABC

Season 12, Episode 12

6 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: Ruptured aneurysm

Katie Bryce's original diagnosis from years ago (Day 1 of Meredith's internship), referenced as backstory to explain her current presentation and medical history.

Grey's Anatomy — S12E12Patient: Katie Bryce
Recurring storyline

Also known as: Brain aneurysm

Katie Bryce returns with a new, massive frontal lobe aneurysm described as 'the biggest one I have ever seen' and likened to 'a live grenade in her head.' Amelia performs a high-risk clipping surgery successfully.

Grey's Anatomy — S12E12Patient: Katie Bryce
Recurring storyline

Also known as: Port infection

SepticemiaHemorrhageSepsis

Daphne, a cancer patient, develops a severe portacath infection (Pseudomonas) causing massive bleeding when removed. She develops septicemia requiring emergency surgery with risk of systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS).

Appendicitissupporting

Also known as: Inflamed appendix

A pregnant patient presents with abdominal pain suspected to be appendicitis. Arizona Robbins performs an appendectomy during the episode.

Cancersupporting

Also known as: Terminal cancer

Hepatic metastases

Daphne is a cancer patient who had liver metastases resected by Meredith Grey. She is declared cancer-free after 10 months of treatment, though she later develops a fatal portacath infection.

Also known as: Unplanned pregnancy

April Kepner is revealed to be 9 weeks pregnant following her divorce from Jackson Avery. She has not yet told Jackson about the pregnancy, creating a recurring character arc subplot.

Grey's Anatomy — S12E12Patient: April Kepner
Recurring storyline