Also known as: Heart tumor
Holly presents with a massive, previously deemed inoperable left atrial sarcoma. Maggie attempts surgery to remove it after Holly's fall, but discovers it has invaded too extensively (pericardium, pulmonary vessels, esophagus, possibly spine). They can only debulk it from the heart itself to buy time, not cure her.
Also known as: Ruptured spleen
Holly suffers a splenic laceration from falling down two flights of stairs. Successfully treated with splenic embolization to stop the bleeding without surgery.
Also known as: Broken arm
Holly breaks her arm in two places from her fall down the stairs. Part of her constellation of injuries from the accident.
Also known as: Prolactinoma
Young boy Liam presents with a large pituitary adenoma causing headaches, dizziness, and seizures. His parents refuse treatment on religious grounds. When the tumor bleeds (apoplexy) and causes blindness, Karev performs emergency surgery. Amelia successfully removes the entire tumor and restores his vision.
Also known as: Traumatic finger amputation
A 27-year-old male patient has his hand severely injured in a revolving door with partial degloving, broken bones, and extreme tissue/nerve damage. Jackson opts for reconstructive surgery with rotational flap rather than amputation, challenging Warren's more conservative recommendation.