Also known as: Liver tumor
A 34-year-old woman presents with movement disorder and psychosis. After ruling out Huntington's disease, drug toxicity, and endometrial cancer, the team discovers she has a hepatocellular adenoma caused by secretly taking birth control pills while pretending to undergo fertility treatments. The tumor caused a stroke and internal bleeding.
Also known as: Brain attack
The patient suffers a stroke caused by a blood clot originating from her hepatocellular adenoma. House performs emergency clot removal surgery.
Also known as: Psychosis
The patient experiences a severe psychotic episode where she doesn't recognize her daughter and becomes violent, requiring sedation. Initially thought to be from Huntington's disease or drug toxicity, it was ultimately a complication of her liver tumor.
Also known as: Flailing
The patient presents with uncontrollable arm spasms and mild facial twitching. This chorea-like movement disorder was initially thought to be Huntington's disease but was ultimately related to her hepatocellular adenoma.