Giant thymus tumor removed from a 37-year-old patient at Unity Hospital Mangalore
(Press Release) Mangalore, May 13, 2023: In a remarkable feat of medical expertise and courage, a team of doctors led by renowned Senior Consultant Cardio Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Moosa Kunhi, successfully removed a giant thymus tumor (Thymoma) from a 37-year-old patient at Unity Hospital Mangalore.
The tumor, which measured a staggering 20X15X12cm, had been silently growing inside the patient's chest for several years, compressing vital arteries, the windpipe, and the food pipe, making it difficult for her to breathe, swallow, and even sleep properly. The patient had also accumulated over 2.5 liters of fluid around her heart and chest cavity, leading to a collapse of lungs and severe compression of the heart chamber, known as cardiac tamponade.
With God's grace and a highly risky surgical procedure, Dr. Moosa and his team were able to remove almost all of the tumor mass, releasing pressure on the heart, arteries, windpipe, and food pipe. The surgery, which lasted for nearly 7 hours, was one of the most challenging decisions for Dr. Moosa, but with the help of his colleagues and staff members, the operation was successful, and the patient is now on the road to recovery.
Thymoma is a rare condition that affects one in a crore population. It is imperative to recognize its symptoms and seek expert medical attention immediately. This case serves as a reminder that early diagnosis and intervention can be the difference between life and death.
Dr. Moosa Kunhi expressed his gratitude to all the doctors and staff members who helped him undertake this milestone operation and save the life of the patient. He hopes that this case will inspire others to pursue a career in medicine and contribute to the advancement of medical science.
The Unity Hospital Mangalore, congratulated Dr.Moosa and his team on this remarkable achievement and reaffirmed its commitment to providing the best medical care to all its patients.
For further information, please contact Unity Hospital Mangalore.
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Low visibility prevents PM’s helicopter from landing in Taherpur, Modi returns to Kolkata airport
Kolkata (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s helicopter failed to land at the Taherpur helipad in West Bengal owing to low visibility on account of dense fog in the area on Saturday, an official said.
The PM’s chopper made a U-turn after hovering over the helipad ground for a while and returned to the Kolkata airport, he said.
Till reports last received, the Prime Minister was waiting at the airport for further updates on the weather situation.
It wasn’t immediately clear if Modi would reach the rally venue district by road or whether he would wait for the weather to clear up and make another attempt to reach Taherpur by the aerial route, the official said.
Earlier in the day, the Prime Minister reached Kolkata at around 10.40 am and took a chopper onward to Taherpur in Nadia district, where he is scheduled to hold an administrative programme to launch highway projects in West Bengal, followed by a political rally of the BJP, titled Parivartan Sankalpa Sabha, which he is supposed to address.
