A patient diagnosed with cancer was referred to an eye hospital in Yakutsk, and the supposed cancer disappeared in moments. This remarkable claim appeared on a medical news portal called YASIA.
A resident of Yakutsk went to the ophthalmology clinic for a thorough check after a malignant tumor had been suspected.
The clinician noted that the melanoma had an unusual appearance. The dark spot on the eye was obvious, yet there was an unusual, fibrous texture within the surrounding tissues and the lines appeared raised in places, described as a strange pattern by Panteleimon Argunov, an ophthalmologist at the regional eye care center.
With a tiny needle, the physician attempted to remove what was thought to be a tumor. The lesion turned out to be the husk of a sunflower seed lodged in the eye, not cancer at all. The patient recovered and was sent home the same day.
Earlier reports suggested that a student had been misdiagnosed with cancer, leading to an unnecessary surgical removal of parts of the intestine. This case highlights how easily eye symptoms can be misinterpreted when the full clinical picture isn’t considered, and it underscores the importance of second opinions and careful diagnostic testing. The incident prompted local health officials to review diagnostic protocols and reinforce the need for comprehensive imaging and cross-checks before invasive procedures are performed, to prevent similar mistakes in the future (attribution: Yakutsk regional health authorities and ophthalmology department records).”