[s4e10] It's A Wonderful Lie [HD]

: Sudden paralysis, respiratory failure, and skin lesions.

: This episode continues to develop the dynamics of the "new" team. House gives them gifts that are designed to mock their personal insecurities, such as a book on self-esteem for Taub. [S4E10] It's A Wonderful Lie

: House eventually discovers that the patient was not being entirely truthful about her medical history. She had undergone a procedure years prior that she kept secret, which led to the development of a calcified granuloma . : Sudden paralysis, respiratory failure, and skin lesions

: Much of the episode serves as a philosophical debate on whether total honesty is possible or even desirable. House argues that lying is a necessary social lubricant and a survival mechanism. : House eventually discovers that the patient was

Meanwhile, the episode takes place during the Christmas season. House is in a particularly Grinch-like mood, engaging in a "Secret Santa" exchange that he uses to manipulate and annoy his new team members (Taub, Kutner, and Thirteen).

: The patient is diagnosed with breast cancer that had metastasized. Specifically, a copper-containing intrauterine device (IUD) had interacted with her condition, leading to the specific presentation of her symptoms. Character Dynamics