Initial differential diagnosis considered for the patient's paralysis in all four extremities, but ruled out based on MRI findings showing no enhancement.
Also known as: Brain dysfunction from liver failure
Taub's initial theory that liver problems caused the patient's loss of consciousness and inability to move limbs, but was ruled out during differential diagnosis.
Also known as: NPH
Park's initial theory for the patient's symptoms, but ruled out due to low opening pressure on lumbar puncture rather than normal pressure.
Also known as: Overactive thyroid paralysis
Diagnosed based on low potassium levels and initially treated with steroids, PTU, and beta blockers. Patient woke from coma after treatment but was later determined to be incorrect diagnosis.
Also known as: Aspiration pneumonia
Patient inhaled hydrofluoric acid from a chemistry demonstration explosion, causing lung burns and hemoptysis. Treated experimentally with aerosolized heparin.
Also known as: Brain swelling
Theorized as cause of patient's loss of consciousness and paralysis after he hit his head during the explosion, considered as differential but not confirmed.
Also known as: Steroid psychosis
Patient developed acute psychosis and paranoia as a side effect of steroid treatment, leading to violent behavior where he stabbed Chase during a biopsy attempt. This was used as a diagnostic test.
Also known as: Invasive strep
Adams' theory that patient's rash indicated invasive streptococcal infection, which led to the biopsy attempt during which Chase was stabbed.
Also known as: GPA
Park's theory connecting the neurological symptoms, rash, and lung involvement as signs of Wegener's disease, but ultimately ruled out.
Also known as: Heart tear
Chase was stabbed by the psychotic patient, with the knife tip penetrating the left ventricle. Required emergency surgery where Taub plugged the hole with his finger until a patch could be applied.
Also known as: Spinal cord injury from blocked blood flow
Chase developed paraplegia following his cardiac surgery due to a clot in the radicular artery blocking blood flow to his spinal column. Successfully treated with embolectomy, allowing him to regain movement.
Also known as: TLS
The correct final diagnosis. Patient had lymphoma, and the explosion caused cancer cells to rupture, flooding his body with phosphates, potassium, and other substances. This explained all symptoms including paralysis, bleeding, and organ failure. Treated with total body radiation and plasmapheresis.
Also known as: Cancer of the lymphatic system
Underlying malignancy discovered in patient's lymph nodes that, when disrupted by the explosion, caused tumor lysis syndrome. The tumor itself is being removed and patient expected to make full recovery.
Also known as: Kidney failure
Patient developed hematuria and kidney failure as a complication of tumor lysis syndrome before the correct diagnosis was made.