Surgery on giant tumors for Tay ethnic woman with scalp cancer

On February 4, according to information from Viet Duc Hospital, Ms. LTT (46 years old, Tay ethnic group in Tuyen Quang) was diagnosed with scalp cancer and had undergone 4 previous surgeries at another hospital.

However, because the cancer recurred, she was an ethnic minority living in the highlands so she could not go to the hospital early. When the tumor spread, she went to Viet Duc Hospital for treatment. At this time, the tumor appeared in many locations, the entire cancerous skin area occupied 2/3 of the scalp, was hot and had bleeding spots, along with old skin areas from previous surgeries.

CT scan results showed that the tumor had invaded the skull bone.

Ms. T has scalp cancer with giant tumors.

Dr. Bui Mai Anh - Department of Maxillofacial Surgery - Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, Viet Duc Hospital said: "The patient had to have surgery to remove the entire scalp tumor, including the invaded skull bone. The surgery was coordinated with a neurosurgeon to remove the affected skull bone. The goal is to reconstruct the patient's scalp and head area in the best way, helping the patient achieve both the shaped skull bone and the shaped scalp cover in the same surgery. After removing the skull bone, the doctor will use titanium material to reshape the skull bone, and at the same time cover the titanium mesh with skin taken from the patient's thigh, enough to hug the shape of the skull, recreating the function and aesthetics for the patient."

After surgery, she has a new look.

The 12-hour surgery was successful. According to Dr. Bui Huy Manh, Department of Neurosurgery 1, the indication to remove the invaded skull bone and reconstruct the skull is necessary to protect the central nervous system. Coordination between specialties in difficult diseases like this case will bring optimal results for the patient.

After more than 1 month of surgery, the patient's scalp condition has stabilized well. Currently, Ms. T has recovered both functionally and aesthetically and can return to her daily life.

"I never thought I could overcome this disease. Thanks to the dedication and skills of the doctors, I was given a chance to live again," Ms. T confided.

Source: https://cand.com.vn/y-te/phau-thuat-nhung-khoi-u-khong-lo-cho-nguoi-phu-nu-dan-toc-tay-bi-ung-thu-da-dau-i758098/