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EsSalud doctors remove 18-kilo ovarian tumor from 65-year-old patient
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EsSalud doctors remove 18-kilo ovarian tumor from 65-year-old patient

From La República · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Doctors at EsSalud Hospital III Iquitos successfully removed an 18-kilogram tumor from a 65-year-old woman's left ovary.
  • The patient initially mistook the growing abdomen for weight gain after the pandemic.
  • The successful surgery highlights the hospital's capability to handle complex cases locally.

A complex surgery at EsSalud Hospital III Iquitos has saved the life of a 65-year-old woman from whom doctors removed a massive 18-kilogram tumor that occupied a significant portion of her abdominal cavity. The patient, identified by her initials D.C.C., sought medical attention after noticing her abdomen had grown considerably since the years following the pandemic, initially believing it was weight gain.

Specialized evaluations revealed a complex tumor originating from her left ovary. After tests confirmed it was not malignant, the medical team scheduled the surgery. Dr. Alfredo Moro Vásquez, Head of Gynecology-Obstetrics at the hospital, explained that the tumor was exceptionally large, comprising a solid component of about 3 kilograms and a liquid portion of approximately 15 liters. The patient's uterus, which also contained fibroids, was removed during the procedure.

It weighed approximately 18 kilos. It had a solid component of about 3 kilos and another liquid of around 15 liters, which was also extracted during the surgery. Additionally, the patient had a uterus with fibroids, which was also removed.

— Dr. Alfredo Moro VásquezThe Head of Gynecology-Obstetrics described the size and composition of the tumor removed from the patient.

The nearly two-hour surgery involved a multidisciplinary team of specialists in gynecology, anesthesiology, laboratory, cardiology, and nursing. The patient is currently recovering well. Dr. Moro emphasized that this procedure demonstrates Hospital III Iquitos' capacity to manage high-complexity cases without needing to transfer patients to Lima.

He also highlighted the hospital's diagnostic accuracy in distinguishing between benign and malignant tumors, enabling timely and safe treatment. Dr. Moro urged all women to maintain regular medical check-ups, as tumors can grow without causing significant discomfort, and early detection through periodic controls is crucial for effective treatment and minimizing health risks.

Many times tumors can grow without causing significant discomfort. Periodic check-ups allow them to be detected in time and offer adequate treatment before they pose a greater risk to health.

— Dr. Alfredo Moro VásquezThe specialist urged women to undergo regular medical check-ups to detect tumors early.
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Originally published by La República in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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