The woman had a breast tumor weighing nearly 10kg.

After removing a breast tumor weighing nearly 10kg, the patient's health has stabilized - Photo: AB

On September 26th, Dong Nai General Hospital announced that they had successfully removed a massive breast tumor weighing nearly 10kg from a woman in the area.

Previously, on September 22, Ms. HTTT (44 years old, residing in Trang Bom district) was hospitalized in a state of thinness, paleness, and chest pain.

Specifically, the patient had a very large tumor in her right breast, as big as a pregnant belly and protruding significantly.

Upon examination, doctors determined the tumor was a fluid-filled cyst with hard lymph nodes. Subsequently, the doctors successfully performed surgery to remove the nearly 10kg tumor from the woman.

Dr. Le Duc Nhan, head of the oncology department at Dong Nai General Hospital, said this was the largest breast tumor the hospital had ever received and treated.

According to Dr. Nhan, the tumor was so large that it made daily activities very difficult for the patient. Without surgery, the patient could develop many complications, including hunchback...

On the other hand, the large tumor supplies many blood vessels. Therefore, the surgery must be quick, minimize bleeding, and be performed skillfully to prevent the tumor from rupturing or causing abdominal fluid leakage, which could endanger the patient.

At the same time, it is necessary to graft skin onto the gap after removing the tumor.

Doctors at Dong Nai General Hospital successfully removed a massive tumor - Photo: Provided by the hospital.

After surgery, doctors must take a biopsy sample to determine accurately whether the patient has a malignant or benign tumor, in order to provide appropriate treatment.

To date, the patient's health has stabilized, the pain has subsided, and they can be discharged next week.

According to the doctor, Ms. T. said that about a year ago she discovered a small lump in her breast. She went for a check-up and was given medication to take at home because the lump was benign.

However, over the past six months, the tumor has grown unexpectedly rapidly, accompanied by pain and difficulty walking, so Ms. T. was admitted to the hospital for examination.

Regular breast cancer screening

Doctors recommend that people should have regular health check-ups to detect and treat diseases early, especially women over 40 years old should regularly screen for breast cancer.

In case of suspicion or detection of abnormal breast development, appearance of lymph nodes in the armpit, ulcers or nipple discharge, etc., go to a specialized medical facility for timely examination and treatment.

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/nguoi-phu-nu-mang-khoi-u-vu-nang-gan-10kg-20240926142448685.htm