BENGALURU: A 30-year-old Iraqi microbiologist, who lived with a tumor the size of a tennis ball in the heart, went to Bengaluru for medical help and was operated upon recently.
noor hussain Those who were in a life-threatening condition for more than a decade, traveled amidst the restrictions of COVID. But the trouble was worth it, because the tumor was successfully removed.
A large tumor in the chambers of the heart is rare, said Dr Ashwini Kumar Pasarad, head of cardiac surgery at Sagar Hospital, who operated on the woman.
A week after Hussain’s arrival in Bengaluru, a six-hour surgery was performed on January 17. Pasarad said the tumor weighed more than 200 grams — about 80% (250-300 grams) of a normal heart. Hussain was discharged on Tuesday. She had traveled to Bengaluru with her father and a pharmacist, a pharmacist who studied in Bengaluru.
In addition to the general difficulties, surgery was also challenging as there was no clear demarcation between the tumor and the heart muscle. During the procedure a portion of the heart had to be reconstructed, Dr. Pasrad said.
“If the tumor was not removed, Hussain would have suffered congestive cardiac failure, where the heart was unable to pump a normal amount of blood and became congested. He also suffered sudden cardiac death due to irregular heart rhythms. Will happen,” said Dr Pasrad.
Hussain said that successful surgery is life’s second shot, as he had almost given up hope. Pasarad said the cause of the tumor is either congenital (growing from birth) or due to possible exposure to radiation.
Pharmacist Mohammad Yousuf, who accompanied Hussain to Bengaluru, said the tumor was detected in 2011 and was diagnosed as benign. In 2020, nearly 10 years later, during the initial phase of the pandemic, Hussain developed shortness of breath, but tested negative for COVID-19.
Since he was having persistent chest pain, palpitations and shortness of breath, a cardiac evaluation was done, where the ECG report showed changes.
“She visited several hospitals. In Turkey she was told that the surgery was risky and inexcusable. The family then decided to seek help in Bengaluru,” said Yusuf. He said that the Indian Embassy in Iraq was of great help and visas were processed in two days.
The woman had severe chest pain even during rest. She also suffered from fainting attacks, or sudden, but temporary loss of consciousness.
Passrad said cardiac tumors are very rare and a primary tumor from the heart is still rare.
“Many cancer patients have tumors in their lungs or intestine, with a secondary tumor in their heart,” Pasarad said. “Furthermore, due to the paucity of literature, treatment plans are difficult.”
He said the tumor covered the left side of the heart. “It started with the endothelium or the inner lining of blood vessels in the heart. this is called a hemangioma [abnormal growth of endothelial cells in the blood vessels], If not removed, it can be fatal.
The tumor covered the tip or apex which contributes to the pumping of blood. It also covered the free wall of the heart, which is attached to the capillary muscles. ,
The doctors said the case would be reported to an international indexed journal.
noor hussain Those who were in a life-threatening condition for more than a decade, traveled amidst the restrictions of COVID. But the trouble was worth it, because the tumor was successfully removed.
A large tumor in the chambers of the heart is rare, said Dr Ashwini Kumar Pasarad, head of cardiac surgery at Sagar Hospital, who operated on the woman.
A week after Hussain’s arrival in Bengaluru, a six-hour surgery was performed on January 17. Pasarad said the tumor weighed more than 200 grams — about 80% (250-300 grams) of a normal heart. Hussain was discharged on Tuesday. She had traveled to Bengaluru with her father and a pharmacist, a pharmacist who studied in Bengaluru.
In addition to the general difficulties, surgery was also challenging as there was no clear demarcation between the tumor and the heart muscle. During the procedure a portion of the heart had to be reconstructed, Dr. Pasrad said.
“If the tumor was not removed, Hussain would have suffered congestive cardiac failure, where the heart was unable to pump a normal amount of blood and became congested. He also suffered sudden cardiac death due to irregular heart rhythms. Will happen,” said Dr Pasrad.
Hussain said that successful surgery is life’s second shot, as he had almost given up hope. Pasarad said the cause of the tumor is either congenital (growing from birth) or due to possible exposure to radiation.
Pharmacist Mohammad Yousuf, who accompanied Hussain to Bengaluru, said the tumor was detected in 2011 and was diagnosed as benign. In 2020, nearly 10 years later, during the initial phase of the pandemic, Hussain developed shortness of breath, but tested negative for COVID-19.
Since he was having persistent chest pain, palpitations and shortness of breath, a cardiac evaluation was done, where the ECG report showed changes.
“She visited several hospitals. In Turkey she was told that the surgery was risky and inexcusable. The family then decided to seek help in Bengaluru,” said Yusuf. He said that the Indian Embassy in Iraq was of great help and visas were processed in two days.
The woman had severe chest pain even during rest. She also suffered from fainting attacks, or sudden, but temporary loss of consciousness.
Passrad said cardiac tumors are very rare and a primary tumor from the heart is still rare.
“Many cancer patients have tumors in their lungs or intestine, with a secondary tumor in their heart,” Pasarad said. “Furthermore, due to the paucity of literature, treatment plans are difficult.”
He said the tumor covered the left side of the heart. “It started with the endothelium or the inner lining of blood vessels in the heart. this is called a hemangioma [abnormal growth of endothelial cells in the blood vessels], If not removed, it can be fatal.
The tumor covered the tip or apex which contributes to the pumping of blood. It also covered the free wall of the heart, which is attached to the capillary muscles. ,
The doctors said the case would be reported to an international indexed journal.
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