Also known as: Adrenal tumor
A death row inmate presents with tachycardia and pulmonary edema. House discovers a pheochromocytoma on his adrenal gland that was causing random adrenaline surges, explaining his violent rage attacks and physical symptoms. The tumor is successfully removed.
Also known as: Wood alcohol poisoning
Clarence intentionally drinks copier fluid containing methanol in an apparent suicide attempt while hospitalized. House counteracts the poisoning by having him drink ethanol, which binds to the formic acid.
Also known as: Lung cancer
A patient presents with a cough for a job health clearance. Cameron discovers metastatic squamous cell lung cancer on x-ray with bilateral involvement, indicating terminal illness with approximately six months to live. Cameron struggles with telling her the diagnosis.
Also known as: Fluid in the lungs
Initial presenting symptom of Clarence's case, caused by the underlying pheochromocytoma. His breathing rate reached 50 and he required emergency intubation and transfer to the hospital.
Also known as: Dead bowel tissue
Clarence develops severe abdominal pain requiring emergency surgery. Almost a foot of necrotic bowel is removed, caused by vasoconstriction from the pheochromocytoma.