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The Good Doctor

The Good DoctorABC

Season 4, Episode 18

6 medical diagnoses portrayed

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Also known as: AVM

HemorrhageLung tissue invasion

A young girl with a growing AV malformation in her neck/chest that has invaded lung tissue, requiring multiple surgeries including removal of her clavicle and partial lung resection after laser surgery fails.

Also known as: Fungal lung infection

Hepatic invasionPeritoneal scarring

Patient who self-medicated depression with homemade psilocybin injections develops extensive fungal lesions in lungs and liver, requiring open thoracotomy and laparotomy to remove all infected tissue.

Also known as: Depression

Self-medication with illicit substances

Drug-resistant depression that patient attempted to treat with self-administered psilocybin injections, which ultimately led to life-threatening fungal infection.

Also known as: Torn artery

Tissue ischemia riskPotential amputation

Shaun suffers a dislocated ankle with posterior tibial artery tear during camping trip, requiring emergency field repair by Lea to prevent tissue necrosis and potential amputation.

The Good Doctor — S04E18Patient: Shaun Murphy

Also known as: Dislocated ankle

Arterial injuryVascular compromise

Shaun dislocates his ankle while hiking, which Lea reduces in the field, but the injury caused an associated arterial tear requiring surgical repair.

The Good Doctor — S04E18Patient: Shaun Murphy
Cancersupporting

Also known as: Terminal cancer

Referenced in the episode's opening recap as Miles's diagnosis, providing context for why Claire's father has returned to her life.

The Good Doctor — S04E18Patient: Miles Browne
Recurring storyline