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Baby Born With Tumor Fights for Life
27 Sep
Summary
- A rare teratoma tumor developed on the baby before birth.
- The baby required a C-section due to the tumor's size.
- The child is now recovering after surgeries and tube removals.
A routine pregnancy scan revealed a devastating diagnosis for 22-year-old TiLiyah Dawson: her unborn daughter had a teratoma tumor. This rare condition, affecting approximately one in 35,000 to 40,000 newborns, presented serious risks to both mother and child.
Dawson's daughter, Tyra, was delivered via C-section due to the tumor's significant growth, which caused severe maternal back pain and a high-risk pregnancy. Tyra was born with a large tumor under her neck.
Post-birth, Tyra required a tracheotomy to maintain her airway and a feeding tube. The tumor was successfully removed and confirmed to be non-cancerous, offering immense relief to the family.
Now two years old, Tyra has undergone multiple procedures. Both her tracheostomy and feeding tubes have been removed, and she is beginning to speak. Her mother, inspired by Tyra's resilience, now aspires to become a NICU nurse.
