Also known as: Thymoma pressing on the heart
Nola has a large thymoma in her mediastinum that has grown alongside her heart, causing superior vena cava syndrome with shortness of breath and mental acuity issues. The tumor requires complex surgical resection with reconstruction of the SVC and subclavian vessels.
Also known as: Blood around the heart
Nola's mediastinal tumor caused fluid accumulation around her heart leading to hemodynamic compromise, requiring emergency pericardiocentesis to drain the fluid and stabilize her before surgery.
Also known as: IBD
Grayson, a 13-year-old patient with ulcerative colitis diagnosed at age 8, stopped taking his medications due to side effects and social embarrassment. This led to acute severe colitis requiring emergency colectomy with temporary ostomy placement.
Also known as: Ruptured spleen
William suffered a shattered spleen after falling from a conveyor belt while attempting to mail himself in a box to his girlfriend. Required splenectomy.
Also known as: Broken arm
William sustained a mildly displaced humeral fracture in his left upper extremity from the same fall, requiring reduction and stabilization.
Also known as: Deafness
Luna's daycare noticed potential hearing problems, prompting Jo to seek medical evaluation for her adopted daughter.