On July 31, information from the Vinmec International Hospital System, Vinmec Can Tho International General Hospital successfully operated on a 15-year-old girl with a giant ovarian tumor measuring up to 25cm - equivalent to a 7-month pregnancy. The surgery not only saves the patient's life but also preserves the ability to fully function - something that is especially important for adolescents.
The child was admitted to the hospital with severe abdominal pain in the left lower abdomen, accompanied by anemia, poor appetite, but no fever. Through paraclinical examinations including ultrasound, blood tests and CT scans, doctors discovered a giant ovarian cyst, occupying almost the entire abdomen, measuring up to 25cm. With a high BMI, the risk of ovarian torsion and necrosis is very high, seriously threatening health and reproductive function.
Faced with the critical condition, the doctors consulted with interdisciplinary specialists and performed emergency surgery in a one-way sterile operating room, fully equipped with a modern anesthesia and resuscitation system. In just over an hour, the team of obstetricians, gynecologists, anesthesiologists and emergency resuscitationists successfully separated the tumor, preserving healthy ovarian tissue, minimizing bleeding and not causing complications. The patient recovered quickly, ate well and was discharged after 4 days of treatment.
Dr. Uong Thi Kim Ngoc - obstetrician and gynecologist, Vinmec Can Tho International General Hospital - said: For cases of ovarian disease in puberty, in addition to medical treatment, we pay special attention to the psychological factors and reproductive future of children.
The doctor also recommends that many cases of adolescents are often subjective with ha-mentsal pain, easily confused with menstrual cramps, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment.
