A 12-year-old resident of the United States had to undergo surgery to remove a tumor weighing about 1.4 kg from her ovary. The clinical case was reported in the American Journal of Case Reports.
The girl had been suffering for two years with irregular menstrual cycles and frequent abdominal pain. The young woman also had a milky discharge leaking from her breasts, but the possibility of pregnancy was ruled out after examinations. Doctors diagnosed the patient as a case of hormonal disorder.
However, the abdominal pains became even more intense and the girl returned to the hospital. When performing an ultrasound, the medical team found that the teenager had a rare type of ovarian cancer, called granulosa cell tumor.
The girl had to undergo surgery to remove the cancer and the left ovary. Four days after the procedure, she was discharged.
very rare case
Granulosa cell tumor is a rare type of cancer. According to the report published in the scientific journal, this type of neoplasm represents 5 to 8% of all diagnosed ovarian tumors.
In addition, this type of cancer is more common in older women: only 5% of cases occur in young people.
Know signs that may indicate the presence of cancer
According to the National Cancer Institute (Inca), cancer is one of the main public health problems in the world and is one of the four main causes of death before the age of 70 in several countries. As it is an increasingly common problem, the sooner it is identified, the greater the chances of recovery.boonchai wedmakhand
****Photo-lady-sitting-with-hands-on-belly.jpgTherefore, it is important to be aware of the signs that the body gives. Although some tumors have no symptoms, cancer often causes changes in the body. Know some signs that may appear in the presence of the diseasePhynart Studio/ Getty Images
****Photo-woman-on-a-scale.jpgWeight loss for no apparent reason can be one of the main symptoms of different types of cancer, such as: stomach, lung, pancreas, etc.Flashpop/ Getty Images
****Photo-person-with-hand-on-bosom-2.jpgPersistent changes in skin texture for no apparent reason can also be a red flag, especially if they are bumps and lumps in the breast, neck, groin, testicles, armpit and stomach.FG Trade/ Getty Images
****Photo-man-with-cough.jpgPersistent cough, despite being a common symptom of several diseases, should be investigated if it continues for more than four weeks. If it is accompanied by shortness of breath and blood, for example, it may be an indication of lung cancer.South_agency/ Getty Images
****Photo-paint-being-investigated.jpgAnother characteristic sign of the existence of cancer is the change in the appearance of moles. Changes in size, color, and shape should also be investigated, especially if they flake, bleed, or show retained fluid.Peter Dazeley/Getty Images
****Photo-person-in-pain.jpgThe presence of blood in the stool or urine can be a sign of cancer of the kidneys, bladder or bowel. In addition, pain and difficulties when urinating should also be investigated.RealPeopleGroup/ Getty Images
****Photo-person-with-hand-on-bosom.jpgPain for no apparent reason and lasting more than four weeks, frequently or intermittently, may be a sign of cancer. This is because some tumors can press on bones, nerves and other organs, causing discomfort. ljubaphoto/ Getty Images
*****Photo-man-with-the-belly.jpgStrong, recurrent heartburn, which is painful and apparently does not go away, can indicate various types of diseases, such as throat or stomach cancer. In addition, difficulty and pain when swallowing should also be investigated, as they may be a sign of esophageal cancer.DjelicS/ Getty Images
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