In Mytishchi, a medical team removed a very large tumor from the abdominal cavity of a 45-year-old woman who had not sought care for two years. The information came from the press service of the Ministry of Health of the Moscow Region. The case highlights how patients can delay treatment, yet still receive life-saving intervention when problems become urgent.
She was urgently admitted after experiencing severe abdominal pain. Clinicians noted dramatic abdominal distension, with the belly size rivaling that seen in the late stages of pregnancy. The medical team acted quickly to stabilize her condition and prepare for surgery, understanding the risks posed by a rapidly enlarging mass and compromised overall health.
During the operation, surgeons removed 14 liters of fluid and a tumor weighing about 12 kilograms from the abdominal cavity, according to Dr. Igor Modin, head of the hospital’s surgery department. The procedure demanded careful coordination to manage fluid balance, blood loss, and tissue handling, ensuring the patient remained stable through a lengthy and technically demanding intervention.
Because the patient was severely exhausted from prolonged malnutrition and physical strain, she stayed in hospital for several days to regain strength and recover. She was then discharged home with a plan for ongoing rehabilitation and follow-up care. At this stage, clinicians await the biopsy results from the removed tissue, which will inform the next steps in treatment should any malignant features be detected.
A separate case from Kazan involved the removal of a giant tumor that extended into the chest, underscoring the wide range of presentations and the importance of thorough preoperative planning and postoperative care in such complex situations.
Cases like this reflect the role of multidisciplinary medical teams in major centers and resonate with the standards of care seen in Canada and the United States. Rapid imaging, careful preoperative assessment, and tailored rehabilitation are integral to recovery after major abdominal tumor surgeries. Pathology from the extracted tissue will dictate the subsequent course, including the potential need for chemotherapy, radiation, or targeted therapies. The Moscow patient remains on a recovery path that hinges on biopsy findings and her body’s ability to rebuild strength after a demanding operation, with the hope that timely intervention will lead to a favorable long-term outcome. The incident also illustrates broader themes in cancer management: early symptom recognition, decisive surgical action, and clear planning for follow-up treatment based on pathology results.