Pune woman survives rare double condition, doctors discover tumour and tuberculosis months after delivery

In a rare case a 25yearold Pune woman was diagnosed with both a slowgrowing mesenteric tumour and abdominal tuberculosis but has now been treated successfully by doctors in the cityThe extraordinary medical case was take up and treated by successfully tackled by a multidisciplinary team led by Dr Gauri Jagdale consultant ndash Obstetrics amp Gynaecology Motherhood Hospitals in KharadiThe new mother had developed a massive abdominal tumour and abdominal tuberculosis TB just months after delivering her baby What began as a normal postpartum recovery quickly turned into a medical puzzle involving two rare conditions occurring simultaneously mdash a combination never recorded before in medical literature for someone so youngImagine bringing a baby into the world after a fullterm pregnancy believing the toughest days are behind you only to be faced with two lifethreatening health conditions at the same time This was the painful reality of a 25yearold new mother a resident of Kharadi a homemaker whose journey shocked even experienced doctors During her pregnancy she had bravely managed a large 10ndash12 cm fibroid resting on top of her uterus It was monitored through those difficult nine months and removed safely during her Csection With her baby in her arms she finally felt she could breathe again She thought her struggles were over The baby was born in October and the couple were in joyBut life had a different plan Just five months after delivery in the month of April something began to change quietly inside her body She couldnrsquot see it but she could feel it a strange heaviness a dragging pain that made even simple daily tasks difficult As a new mother she brushed it aside at first thinking it was just fatigue But as the months passed and the pain grew so did her fear By seven months postpartum she gathered her strength and returned to the doctorDoctors were left everyone stunned when they found it was a massive 18 cm abdominal mass of 527 grams in weight so large that her stomach looked like she was five months pregnant again Given her fibroid history the team initially suspected another giant fibroid But nothing about her symptoms or scans felt straightforward Her young age her good health and the unusual presentation all added to the medical mystery Behind the medical details was a young mother silently battling confusion discomfort and fear trying to care for her baby while hiding her growing anxiety hoping for answers and praying for reliefDr Jagdale explained ldquoThis case reminded us how unpredictable postpartum recovery can be The patient was young healthy and had already undergone fibroid removal during her Csection When she returned with a large mass months later we suspected another fibroid mdash but her scans and symptoms did not match During surgery when we discovered the tumour coming from the mesentery not the uterus it completely changed the diagnosis What made this case extraordinary was the second surprise mdash abdominal tuberculosis Both these conditions are rare individually but seeing them together in a 25yearold woman is unheard of What truly helped her recover was her courage and timely decision to return for evaluation Persistent postpartum pain should never be ignoredrdquoShe further added ldquoHad the tumour not been removed at the right time it could have pressed on the intestines and major blood vessels causing blockages bleeding or severe infection Early action prevented all these complications Today she is painfree and able to care for her baby againrdquoDr Deshmukh who assisted her during the surgery said ldquoMesenteric tumors are extremely rare and this one measured 18 cm and weighed over half a kilo Removing it without harming nearby organs was critical Pathology confirmed a spindle cell tumor with low malignant potential reassuring us that surgery averted future risks The added diagnosis of abdominal TB made the case more complex and we immediately began antiTB treatment to ensure full recoveryrdquoThe new mother expressed her relief and gratitude saying ldquoWhen the doctors told me there was a large tumour inside me I was terrified I had just delivered my baby and thought my problems were over I never imagined I would have both a tumour and TB But the doctors supported me like family They explained everything clearly and gave me confidence I am grateful they found the problem in time Today I can take care of my baby again because of their dedicationrdquoThis rare case underscores a powerful message mdash postpartum discomfort should never be ignored especially when symptoms persist or worsen Timely medical help expert evaluation and a strong multidisciplinary approach helped this young woman overcome two lifethreatening conditions She is now recovering well on antiTB medication and will undergo followup every 6 months to ensure longterm health and safety