1 in 10k pregnancies: basketball-sized ovarian tumor removed from 25-year-old pregnant woman in delhi; Delivers Healthy Baby | Delhi News – Times of India

New Delhi: A 25-year-old first-time pregnant woman from bhiwadi successfully delivered a healthy baby boy aftergoing surgery to rem Her pregnancy at 14 weeks. The rare and high-Risk procedure was performed at a private hospital in dwarka, where doctors had to carefully balance the balance the tumor with protecting the unborn child, according to ani.The tumor was detected during a routine ultrasound scan, which revised an unusually larger abdominal mass. Initial scans indicated potential ovarian cancer, complicating the treatment approach.The medical team performed open surgery to remove the tumor along with the affected ovary and Fallopian tube. During the procedure, they also evaluated for cancer spread while taking precattions to protect the pregnancy by avoiding tumor rupture and unnecessary uterine stimulation.“Discovering a tumor during pregnancy can be overwhelming for patients and families. While these cases are rare, they can be managed safely with timely diagnosis, careful planning, and coordinated care Across Specialies. Multi -Disciplinary Teamwork, and Advanced Medical Care Can Make The Impossible Possible, “Said Dr Sarita Kumari, Consultant – Gynae Surgical Oncology at Max Supaciality Hospital, Dwarka.The patient recovered well and was discharged with three days of the surgery. She Continued Her Pregnancy Under Close Medical Supervision.The final pathology results confirmed the tumor to be a sarcoma confined to the ovary, with no evidence of spread in the abdomen.“Malignant ovarian tumors are seen in 1/10000 pregnancy and sarcoma of the ovary is extramely rare, with only a less published case reports in medical literature. Role, as timely diagnosis and evaluation allows to choose the safest treatment strategy while balance the mother’s health with the safety of the pregnancy, “Said Dr Sanjeev Kumar, Associate Dire Unit Head, Surgical Oncology.