Also known as: Brain tumor
A patient undergoes surgery for meningioma removal, which Billie and Cain successfully complete. This case is briefly shown as part of establishing Cain's return to surgical competence.
Also known as: AVM
Mentioned as a successful marathon surgery recently performed by Cain, demonstrating his return to full surgical capability.
Also known as: Stage IV cancer
AJ's mother Carol experiences acute back pain and lower extremity weakness due to a pathologic spinal fracture caused by her metastatic cancer. The tumor had weakened her spine despite being in remission from targeted therapy. She requires emergency neurosurgery to decompress her spinal cord and stabilize her spine to prevent permanent paralysis.
Also known as: Protein buildup in heart
Astrid, a homeless chef, presents with burning pains in hands and feet, shortness of breath, fatigue, wrist and shoulder pain, palpitations, and a ruptured bicep tendon. Diagnosed with cardiac amyloidosis caused by her liver producing misfolded proteins that accumulate in her heart, kidneys, and nerves. She requires a liver transplant to cure the condition.
Also known as: Liver scarring
Roland, a blues musician, has end-stage cirrhosis with confusion (hepatic encephalopathy) and ascites. He is on the transplant waiting list but deteriorating. He receives Astrid's functioning liver in a domino transplant procedure to extend his life.
Also known as: Brain abscess
Dr. Yang is tied up in OR Four treating a patient with a subdural abscess that develops massive cerebral edema, preventing her from being available to assist with Carol Austin's emergency spinal surgery.
Also known as: Sickle cell
A janitor's 15-year-old nephew has sickle cell disease and is suffering without insurance after his parents lost their jobs during the pandemic. Conrad attempts to get him enrolled in the experimental cure protocol, but learns the company has been sold to Big Pharma, making future treatments cost-prohibitive.