Hafsat M., 18

Hafsat, a vivacious young girl with a passion for cooking and farming, unfortunately had to discontinue her education. She also has a keen interest in creative arts. Over the past six months, she has been experiencing ongoing abdominal swelling, lower abdominal discomfort, irregular menstruation, and occasional fever. In her pursuit of medical treatment, she previously sought care at another healthcare facility but was unable to cover the expenses due to her family's financial constraints. Hafsat's father passed away in 2017, leaving her mother, uncle, and siblings as her primary sources of support, relying on farming and small-scale trade, particularly tailoring, to make ends meet.

Hafsat had been diagnosed with Complex/twisted Right Ovarian Cyst with Left Teratoma and was admitted for surgery on 15th July, 2023. Emergency exploratory Laparatomy was performed successfully, the patient had her post-operation treatment rendered, and was discharged home 25th July, 2023.

Hafsat needs an urgent surgery due to the symptoms and to avoid complications. Complex ovarian cysts can potentially grow larger, causing increased pain, discomfort, and pressure on surrounding organs. There is also a risk of rupture, which can lead to severe pain, internal bleeding, and infection. In some cases, complex cysts may be cancerous, and delayed treatment could allow the cancer to advance to a more advanced stage, reducing the chances of successful treatment. Surgery may involve removal of the cyst (cystectomy) or, in more severe cases, removal of the entire ovary (oophorectomy).