Also known as: Blood in chest cavity
A 33-year-old Marine injured in a motor vehicle accident with multiple crush injuries requiring emergency surgery. She develops a severe transfusion reaction during surgery due to undiagnosed lupus.
Also known as: Lupus
Previously undiagnosed lupus discovered during emergency surgery when the patient developed antibodies reacting to transfused blood, requiring specially matched synthetic blood from the military.
Also known as: Cancer recurrence
An 18-year-old patient who previously beat lymphoma four years ago now faces terminal recurrence with 4-6 months to live. The cancer has spread too aggressively for chemotherapy and presents with new food allergies.
Also known as: Severe allergic reaction
Patient presents with anaphylactic reaction to crab cakes requiring multiple doses of epinephrine, which leads to the discovery of his recurrent terminal cancer.
Also known as: Underactive thyroid
Initially suspected but ruled out in favor of malnutrition as the cause of patient's multiple symptoms including cold intolerance, constipation, dry skin, and fatigue.
Also known as: Undernourishment
Elderly patient on Social Security selling food stamps to cover rent, surviving on fast food, resulting in severe malnutrition causing multiple symptoms including non-healing wounds, fatigue, and headaches.
Also known as: Recurrent ear infections
Infant patient with recurrent ear infections requiring tympanostomy tube placement due to concerns about potential speech delays.
Max's daughter presents with a small bump that triggers parental anxiety about cancer recurrence, but is diagnosed as a benign epidermoid cyst requiring only steroid injection.
Also known as: OCD Harm (violent obsessions)
Recurring character arc where Ella's OCD makes it impossible for her to move in with Vijay due to lack of personal space in his home filled with his deceased son's belongings.