Fatima Z., 16

An sixteen (16) year old cheerful teenager who is actively involved in creative art activities to make ends meet. She loves cooking and dancing. She also dream of becoming a nurse in the future. She was apparently well, until she developed abdominal swelling and pain which gradually got worse over 6 months, but her family did not have money to send her for treatment. On presentation at our hospital, she was evaluated and diagnosed with Complex Ovarian Cyst.

A 16year old poor lady but involve in hat making bussiness to support their family financial needs,was presented to UMD Medical clinic with the history of progressive abdominal swelling,menstrual irregularity and pains in the abdomen.Had run some preliminary investigations and she was diagnosed with huge Ovarian cyst.She was subjected to surgery on.Had successful surgery,Post operative treatment and was finally discharged home on 31/7/2025. The family and UMD surgical team are happy.

Fatima 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).