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Cricket Ball Sized Tumor Removed From Child's Jaw
28 Oct
Summary
- Doctors successfully removed a large tumor from a three-year-old boy's jaw.
- The removed tumor measured 9x8.5 cm, comparable to a cricket ball.
- The procedure took place at King George's Medical University (KGMU).
Surgeons at King George's Medical University (KGMU) in Lucknow have performed a remarkable surgery, removing a tumor measuring 9x8.5 cm from the lower jaw of a three-year-old boy. The growth, roughly the size of a cricket ball or small grapefruit, was situated on the right side of the child's jaw.
Krishna was brought to KGMU after initial treatment following a fall. After comprehensive investigations and meticulous surgical planning, the tumor was successfully excised by a dedicated team of specialists.
The surgical team was led by Prof Hari Ram from the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department. Support was provided by Prof J D Rawat and Prof Anand Pandey. The anesthesia was managed by Prof Prem Raj and his team.
Following the operation, the young patient was transferred to the pediatric intensive care unit for close observation. He is currently being monitored under the care of Dr Neeraj Anand.
