A massive 9 kg ovarian cyst removed from the abdomen of a lady

A massive bulge in the abdomen of a 65-year-old woman, initially dismissed as excessive fat, turned out to be a giant tumour of 9 kgs! And the doctors at Continental Hospitals, one of the leading healthcare providers in the city, have successfully operated out the tumour from the patient to help her return to normal life.
A native of Visakhapatnam, 65-year-old woman,who is a regular Yoga practitioner, was referred to Dr Srinivas Prasad, Senior Consultant - Surgical Oncologist, Continental Hospitals for advanced diagnosis and treatment of her problem. The lady was suffering from the problem for long, but the situation turned grave after her movement got restricted since November last year.
The ultrasound scan revealed the existence of a large tumour in the patient’s abdomen approximately 30 cms in size; which was way bigger than any regularly found ovarian cystin ageing women. She was operated upon by Dr Srinivas Prasad and identified the tumour to be a massive lump weighing 9 kgs, an abnormality and dangerous in nature.
Commenting on the complication and treatment, Dr Srinivas Prasad, said, “Though medium-sized cysts are commonly found in women over the age of 50 years, this is a unique and challenging case.Post-surgery,the biopsy revealed the tumour to be of non-cancerous nature; but the massive size could have turned fatal had it not been diagnosed and treated at the right time.”
“Women who cross the age of 50 years are advised to keep a regular watch on their health and be aware of any immediate or gradual changes their bodies undergo to ensure future complications. A regular ultrasound scan of stomach and breasts is highly recommended to ratify the health condition of women,” added Dr Prasad.
The patient was operated and she was immediately put back on her feet and was discharged from the hospital on the fifth day of the surgery. The patient is doing fine and has recovered fully now to return to her yoga routine.
About Continental Hospitals
Continental Hospital is a NABH and JCI-accredited facility in Hyderabad offering multi-specialty tertiary and quaternary care services. The hospital has a capacity of 750 beds with 250 operational beds currently. The hospital has Green OT, Level 3 NICU and PICU, and it’s known for efficient critical care team. The hospital has state-of-the-art facilities and medical equipment, as well as the latest communication and information technology. Key specialties include Cardiac Sciences, Neurosciences, Gastroenterology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Orthopaedics and Emergency Medicine.