UAE doctors remove 105gm tumour from teen’s nasal cavity

UAE doctors remove 105gm tumour from teen’s nasal cavity

A football fan, Youssef’s challenge began when he started experiencing blindness in his left eye, followed by the eye bulging out from the socket. Over the next six months, his symptoms grew worse posing grave risk to his sight and overall health. Despite encountering resistance from medical professionals in Morocco and Europe, Youssef’s family found hope and a solution at Medcare Hospital Sharjah.

A multi-disciplinary team of ENT doctors, neurosurgeons, anesthetists, and intensivists led by Prof. Dr. Janakiram T N, Specialist ENT, and Dr. Saied Alhabash, Consultant Otolaryngology, embarked on a groundbreaking surgery that spanned six hours.

Dr. Janakiram T N, Specialist ENT, Medcare Hospital Sharjah, said: “First, we put a temporary clip on a blood vessel, then used a special technique to remove the tumor bit by bit. Then we started by removing the outer part of the tumor and worked their way inside the head. Further, we also removed a piece of bone and carefully drilled a specific area showcasing the precision and innovation required to tackle such a challenging case.

“At Medcare, our purpose would always be to provide the best possible care to patients through continuously bringing in novel techniques to support our vision and patient’s needs around the