On July 31, Vinmec Can Tho International General Hospital announced that its doctors had successfully performed surgery on a 15-year-old girl with an ovarian tumor measuring 25cm - equivalent to a 7-month pregnancy.
A 15-year-old patient was admitted to Vinmec Can Tho with increasing abdominal pain, no fever but poor appetite. Accompanied by iron deficiency anemia and pain localized in the left lower abdomen, suspected ovarian torsion.
Through paraclinical examinations such as ultrasound, blood tests, and CT scans, the doctor discovered a "giant" cyst occupying almost the entire abdomen, measuring up to 25cm.
This is a highly complex case as the patient is very young, has a high BMI, and is at risk of ovarian torsion and necrosis, which seriously threatens fertility. Immediately after an interdisciplinary consultation and a clear explanation of the situation to the family, the medical team performed emergency surgery in a one-way sterile operating room with a full modern anesthesia and resuscitation system.
For more than an hour, a multidisciplinary team of obstetricians, gynecologists, anesthesiologists, and emergency resuscitation specialists carefully worked together to remove the tumor, effectively control bleeding, and preserve healthy tissue to preserve ovarian function. The surgery was safe and without complications. The patient recovered quickly, ate normally, and was discharged after only 4 days.
Dr. Uong Thi Kim Ngoc - obstetrician and gynecologist at Vinmec Can Tho emphasized that with ovarian diseases in adolescents, early diagnosis and proper intervention are key factors. Doctors not only treat the physical condition, but also consider the child's future psychology, fertility and comprehensive development.
In fact, many young people often ignore abnormal signs in the lower abdomen due to fear, or mistake them for menstrual cramps. However, obstetricians and gynecologists warn that if not detected and treated early, the tumor can grow large and compress nearby organs or twist and rupture - seriously affecting health and reproductive function.
Previously, complicated cases like the 15-year-old patient often had to be transferred to large medical facilities in Ho Chi Minh City. Vinmec Can Tho Hospital successfully handled the difficult case right in the locality, helping people in the West to access high-quality medical care while reducing the burden of costs and travel time./.
Source: https://www.vietnamplus.vn/boc-tach-thanh-cong-khoi-u-buong-trung-25cm-cuu-be-gai-15-tuoi-post1052903.vnp
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