House season 1 episode 16 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Jessica, a 10-year-old girl, struggles with being overweight and feeling outcast at school. After collapsing in gym class, she's hospitalized for a heart attack, a rare condition for her age. Her condition worsens with skin necrosis, baffling the doctors. It's revealed she's been taking diet pills secretly. Dr. House's team eventually diagnoses her with Cushing's syndrome caused by a pituitary tumor. Successful surgery leads to her recovery. Meanwhile, Dr. House faces pressure to fire a team member but resists, risking the loss of his entire department.

Full Episode S01E16 Recap

### Scene 1: Jessica's Morning Struggle - Jessica expresses reluctance to go to school due to stomach pain and feeling hated. - Her mother reassures her, comparing her situation to the story of "green eggs and ham." ### Scene 2: Gym Class Incident - Jessica struggles in gym class and experiences chest pain. - Despite encouragement from the teacher, she collapses. ### Scene 3: Hospital Interaction - Hospital staff discusses Jessica's unexpected heart attack at age 10. - Dr. House's team debates possible causes, suspecting metabolic syndrome "X." ### Scene 4: Jessica's Diagnosis and Testing - Jessica undergoes a test for metabolic syndrome "X," which leads to an aggressive outburst. - Her mother confronts the doctors about their focus on Jessica's weight. ### Scene 5: Jessica's Secret Revealed - It's revealed that Jessica has been secretly taking diet pills, leading to her health issues. - Dr. House's team debates job security under new management pressure. ### Scene 6: Jessica's Worsening Condition - Jessica develops severe skin necrosis, complicating her condition. - The team considers warfarin-induced skin necrosis but debates other possibilities. ### Scene 7: Confrontation and Realization - Dr. House confronts Cameron about her job performance and their personal issues. - The team realizes Jessica's condition might be Cushing's syndrome caused by a pituitary tumor. ### Scene 8: Surgery and Recovery - Jessica undergoes successful surgery to remove the tumor. - She recovers well, showing significant improvements. ### Final Scene: House's Team Dilemma - Dr. House faces pressure to fire one of his team members but resists. - The episode ends with House refusing to choose, despite the threat of losing the entire department.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Jessica's initial complaint?

She didn't want to go to school due to stomach pain and feeling hated.

How did Jessica's gym class go?

She struggled, experienced chest pain, and eventually collapsed.

What was the initial suspected cause of Jessica's heart attack?

The team suspected metabolic syndrome "X."

What happened during Jessica's metabolic syndrome "X" test?

She had an aggressive outburst.

Why did Jessica's mother confront the doctors?

She was upset about their focus on Jessica's weight.

What was the secret behind Jessica's health issues?

She had been secretly taking diet pills.

What complication did Jessica develop in the hospital?

Severe skin necrosis.

What did the team initially think caused the skin necrosis?

They considered warfarin-induced skin necrosis.

What was the eventual diagnosis for Jessica's condition?

Cushing's syndrome caused by a pituitary tumor.

How was Jessica's condition treated?

Through surgery to remove the pituitary tumor.

What was the result of Jessica's surgery?

She showed significant improvement and recovery.

What dilemma was Dr. House facing with his team?

He was pressured to fire one of his team members.

Did Dr. House decide to fire a team member?

No, he resisted and refused to choose.

What was the consequence of House not firing a team member?

The threat of losing the entire department.

How did the episode end?

With House refusing to fire any team member despite the threats.

House season 1 episode 16

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