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Tumor Weighing 15 Kilograms Surgically Removed in a Two-Year-Old Boy

by Kathy Jones on Jun 30 2012 11:26 PM

 Tumor Weighing 15 Kilograms Surgically Removed in a Two-Year-Old Boy
Doctors in Mexico claimed that they have removed a massive tumor weighing more than 15 kgs in a two year old boy who at the time of the surgery weighed less than 12 kgs.
The surgery took place at the La Raza Medical Center in Mexico City with doctors managing to remove the benign tumor, covering the right side of his body from his armpit to his hip. after a 10-hour operation.

La Raza’s Dr Gustavo Hernández said that the boy, from northern state of Durango, is recovering well.

Source-Medindia


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