Archive · 31 May 2025
Rare Brain Tumor Removed From 12-Year-Old in India
A 12-year-old girl in India had a very rare type of tumor removed from her brain.
This type of tumor, called angiomyxofibromatous, is usually found in adult women, not in the brain.
Doctors in Vadodara performed a delicate surgery because of the tumor's location.
After the surgery, the girl recovered quickly and the tumor was identified by a specialized institute.
The doctors are watching her closely to make sure the tumor doesn't come back.
She has now returned to school and is playing with her friends.
Doctors in Vadodara, India, removed a rare tumor from a 12-year-old's brain.
The tumor was identified as angiomyxofibromatous, never before reported in the brain.
The girl presented with headaches, dizziness, and vomiting before the surgery.
The surgery was a high-risk procedure due to the tumor's location.
The girl recovered and is being monitored for recurrence, now back to school.
- Who
- Doctors at SSG Hospital and Baroda Medical College removed a tumor from a 12-year-old girl.
- What
- Doctors removed a rare brain tumor.
- When
- Last year, surgery was performed.
- Where
- Vadodara, India
- Why
- The tumor caused headaches, dizziness, and vomiting.
- Patient Age
- 12 years old
- Tumor Type
- Angiomyxofibromatous
- Location
- Posterior fossa of the brain
- Initial Symptoms
- Headaches, dizziness, vomiting
- Hospital
- SSG Hospital and Baroda Medical College
- Surgery Approach
- Sub-occipital craniotomy and tumour excision via the telovelar approach
- Tumor Size
- 5 cm
- Status
- Girl has resumed school and is playing with friends.