Doctors remove 19kg tumor from woman's uterus after premature birth in Samtah

A medical team at Samtah General Hospital, part of the Jazan Health Cluster, has successfully removed a massive 19-kilogram tumor from a patient's uterus following her premature delivery at 32 weeks of pregnancy. The procedure preserved both the uterus and ovaries, with no surgical complications reported.

The patient, who was experiencing her first pregnancy, arrived at the hospital suffering from shortness of breath and bowel movement disturbances due to a large pelvic mass. She had no prior history of chronic illnesses.

Medical examinations, including MRI scans, revealed a mass pressing on both ureters, causing severe dilation of the ureters and renal pelvises.

The medical team developed a plan to monitor the mother's vital signs and the fetal heartbeat, while providing necessary medications, including dexamethasone. The patient then delivered her baby via a premature natural birth. The newborn was in good health and remained under medical care alongside the mother.

After delivery, the medical team discussed available treatment options with the patient. Upon her consent and after completing preparations, an exploratory surgery was performed. The operation revealed that the tumor originated from the anterior wall of the uterus and was attached to the anterior and lateral abdominal walls, as well as the greater omentum.

The surgical team was able to carefully separate the tumor from surrounding tissues along anatomical planes and remove it entirely. The tumor weighed 19 kilograms, and the uterus and ovaries were preserved, with no complications during surgery.

The patient was discharged from the hospital in good health after completing necessary medical care, with follow-up appointments scheduled at outpatient clinics.