Doctors at Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI) efficiently operated and eliminated 1.9 kgs tumour from a 17-year-old male affected person’s chest cavity. The affected person, who had initially consulted the physician for a typical neck and chest pain, accompanied by fever, underwent a sequence of complete medical take a look at that led to the analysis of a uncommon type of tumour - Thymolipoma (a situation through which the thymus gland grows in measurement and covers in depth parts of the chest and lungs). The staff of medical doctors, led by Dr Udgeath Dhir, Director and Head of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS), FMRI, managed to efficiently function and take away the uncommon benign tumour by a posh surgical procedure.

Post admission at Fortis Gurugram, a high-resolution chest CT scan of the affected person was performed by Dr Dhir’s staff, revealing a considerably massive mass that occupied nearly all of the chest cavity. The mass was placing immense stress on the lungs and coronary heart, consequently the center and lungs weren't functioning in its complete capability. The medical doctors acknowledged the pressing want for medical intervention and went forward with a high-risk surgical procedure to take away the large tumour.

By making incisions alongside the perimeters of lungs, the staff of medical doctors strategically minimized the potential dangers related to accessing and eradicating the tumor. One of probably the most vital points of the surgical procedure was the administration of anesthesia. The medical staff executed this step with meticulous precision, as inducting anesthesia had excessive threat components and would have led to compression of the center and a possible halt in blood circulation as soon as anesthesia was induced.

Talking concerning the case, Dr Udgeath Dhir, Director and Head of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery (CTVS), Fortis Memorial Research Institute stated, “Thymolipomas are rare tumors composed of fatty tissue and thymic tissues. Thymolipomas, although benign in nature, can grow to considerable size and cause compression of surrounding structures, leading to difficulty in breathing, chest pain, and other discomforts. In this case, the patient's quality of life was significantly impacted due to the size of the tumour. Using advanced imaging techniques and precise surgical planning, we were able to remove the Thymolipoma, while preserving the integrity of the surrounding vital structures. The procedure involved meticulous dissection and careful attention to detail, and we are pleased to report that the patient is recovering well post the surgery. If such cases are not treated on time, the patient may have severe complications such as breathlessness, atrophic diaphragm muscles and reduced lung capacity. In this case, the chances of recurrence are very less as we removed the entire tissue which had the potential of re-growth.”

Mahipal Singh Bhanot, Senior Vice President and Business Head at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, stated, “Through their unwavering dedication and meticulous precision, the team of doctors under the guidance of Dr. Udgeath Dhir, saved the life of the patient by adopting the correct line of treatment with the help of accurate and timely diagnosis. Thymolipoma is a rare medical condition and needs expertise and precision treatment. Our doctors, executed the procedure with utmost care, ensuring the patient's safety and well-being.”