AIIMS Bhubaneswar Surgeons Successfully Remove 7kg Tumor from Patient's Arm
AIIMS docs remove rare 7kg tumour from woman’s arm
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Surgeons at AIIMS Bhubaneswar have successfully excised a rare 7kg plexiform neurofibroma from a 47-year-old woman's arm, alleviating nearly 30 years of pain and disability. The complex surgery was conducted in two stages, significantly improving her quality of life.
- 01The tumor weighed 7kg and was a plexiform neurofibroma, severely affecting the patient's mobility.
- 02The patient, a 47-year-old laborer from Baripada in Mayurbhanj district, suffered from the tumor for nearly 30 years.
- 03Surgery was performed in two stages, with the first operation lasting six hours and the second about three hours.
- 04Advanced vessel-sealing technology, LigaSure, was used to manage bleeding during the complex procedures.
- 05Skin grafts from the excised tissue were utilized to reconstruct the wound areas, aiding recovery without additional donor-site wounds.
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Doctors at AIIMS Bhubaneswar have successfully removed a rare 7kg plexiform neurofibroma from the left arm of a 47-year-old woman, who had endured pain and disability for nearly 30 years. The tumor, which extended from her mid-arm to the back of her hand, severely limited her mobility and daily activities. It was identified as a highly vascular lesion measuring approximately 45 cm, complicating the surgical procedure due to the risk of excessive bleeding. The surgery was conducted in two stages: the first on December 3, lasting six hours, and the second on May 28, lasting three hours. The surgical team utilized advanced vessel-sealing technology and performed skin grafts from the excised tissue to reconstruct the wound areas. Following the successful removal of the tumor, the patient is recovering steadily with regular follow-up care, marking a significant improvement in her quality of life, as noted by Dr. Ashutosh Biswas, the executive director of AIIMS Bhubaneswar.
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The successful removal of the tumor has significantly improved the patient's quality of life, allowing her to regain mobility and independence after decades of disability.
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