New Delhi, March 27 Doctors at the Dr B R Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital (Dr BRA-IRCH) at AIIMS Delhi successfully removed a massive 21.8-kg tumor from a 46-year-old woman diagnosed with advanced uterine sarcoma this week.
The Delhi resident, who was also recently diagnosed with diabetes and hypertension, had experienced progressive abdominal fullness for four months, followed by severe distension, pain, and functional limitations over the last three months. However, she reported no bowel or bladder issues.
After receiving initial symptomatic treatment, she underwent evaluation and was found to have a gigantic mass filling her entire abdomen and pelvis, according to Dr M D Ray, a professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology at Dr BRA-IRCH.
"During examination, we found a tumor measuring approximately 45 cm, occupying the entire abdomen," Dr Ray said.
The rapidly growing mass was compressing vital organs such as the kidneys and ureters, risking renal failure within a month or two. It also triggered lower back pain, walking difficulties, and respiratory distress, he told