Also known as: FMF
Mrs. Farr presents with acute abdominal pain that puzzles the residents throughout the episode. After running multiple tests including x-rays, echocardiogram, and abdominal CT scan, Dr. Cox finally diagnoses her with Familial Mediterranean fever based on her Persian Sephardic Jewish background.
Also known as: Food poisoning
A radiology misdiagnosis where Dr. Moyer incorrectly diagnosed a patient with colitis when they actually had traveler's diarrhea, leading to an unnecessary colonoscopy. This case creates conflict between Elliot and the head of radiology.
Also known as: Food poisoning
The actual diagnosis of a patient who was misdiagnosed with colitis by radiology, resulting in an unnecessary colonoscopy. This diagnostic error becomes a point of contention between Elliot and Dr. Moyer.