Doctors Remove Rare Brain Tumour in 12-Year-Old Girl
The Neurosurgery Department of SSG Hospital and Baroda Medical College successfully removed a rare tumour from the brain of a 12-year-old girl, marking the first reported case of its kind in the world.
The tumour, known as an angiomyxofibromatous tumour, is usually found in the genital areas of adult women. However, in this case, it was discovered in the posterior fossa. This extremely rare occurrence has now been officially documented and published in the Asian Journal of Neurosurgery, a respected peer-reviewed medical journal.
Understanding the Rare Tumour
Angiomyxofibromatous tumours are soft-tissue growths that typically occur in the pelvic region. According to the doctors involved, this is the first known case where such a tumour was found inside the brain specifically in the posterior fossa, which is located at the lower back part of the brain.
While the exact cause of the tumour remains unclear, neurosurgeons believe it may not follow the usual developmental patterns seen in typical childhood brain tumours. “We cannot definitively explain why this tumour occurred in the brain,” said Dr. Parth Modi, one of the lead surgeons on the case.
Patient’s Symptoms and Diagnosis
The young patient, a girl from Vadodara, had been experiencing symptoms such as persistent headaches, dizziness, and blurred vision for three months. These symptoms developed gradually and worsened over time. When she was brought to the hospital, doctors found no prior health issues and no visible neurological problems during the initial examination.
Surgical Success and Team Behind the Operation
The rare tumour was successfully removed in April 2024 by a team of expert neurosurgeons including Dr. Amey Patankar, Dr. Parth Modi, Dr. Ankit Shah, and Dr. Vinay Rohra. After surgery, the case was submitted for review to the Asian Journal of Neurosurgery, where it was carefully evaluated by medical experts and eventually recognized as the first of its kind globally.
Conclusion
This case not only highlights a significant achievement by the neurosurgical team at SSG Hospital but also adds valuable knowledge to global medical literature. The successful treatment of such a unique condition showcases the capabilities of Indian medical professionals and sets a precedent for handling similar cases in the future.
Source: Inputs from various media Sources
Priya Bairagi
Reviewed by Dr Aarti Nehra (MBBS, MMST)
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