Also known as: Heart attack
A deceased patient whose autopsy reveals myocardial infarction was misdiagnosed as asthma by Dr. Penza, leading to inappropriate steroid treatment and fatal IV tear.
Also known as: Walking corpse syndrome
Initial suspected diagnosis for Treiber's psychotic episode where he tried to cut open his own skull, believing himself to be dead. Later ruled out as incorrect diagnosis.
Also known as: Overactive thyroid
The actual diagnosis causing Treiber's symptoms. Excessive use of triclosan-containing antibacterial soap disrupted his thyroid function, leading to psychosis and eventually myxedema crisis when sedatives were administered.
Life-threatening complication that occurred when Treiber's undiagnosed hyperthyroidism was exacerbated by sedatives given in the ER, leading to his comatose state.
Also known as: Terminal cancer
Wilson is awaiting scan results to determine if chemotherapy has shrunk his tumor to an operable size. His cancer diagnosis drives the emotional subplot of the episode as House tries to distract him with a road trip.
Also known as: Tingling
Tingling sensation in Treiber's hand that was one of his presenting symptoms, ultimately explained by his thyroid dysfunction affecting his nervous system.