Ruth I., 21

Ruth Iliya is a gentle and hardworking young girl who dreams of becoming an accountant was cut short due to the death of her father. Ruth loves singing and cooking., especially cooking, which is what informed her decision of working in a restaurant, where she is currently a kitchen assistant. Ruth currently lives in a one room apartment together with her elder sister who is married while their mother lives in the village in Kogi State. Ruth Iliya is a young girl of 21 years presented with severe lower abdominal pain and a sharp pain on the right iliac region. According to the patient, she has been suffering from this condition for about 3 years on/off. Although, she was as at that time reported to have appendix, But there was no money for the surgery. Until about last week when the pain became unbearable and life threatening. She visited our facility 31st January, 2026 and was evaluated with a scanner and diagnosed with Right ovarian cyst slow leaking and Sub-acute appendicitis. She needs urgent admission and emergency surgery. The patient was admitted while other screening for eligibility was made for the surgery. The surgery was done successfully and the patient is recuperating well. The young girl is smiling and full of joy for helpster saving her life from a condition that is deadly if nothing was done at that material time.

An ovarian cystectomy and Appendectomy The patient underwent an ovarian cystectomy and Appendectomy under general anesthesia. The process was successful and the patient is recovering well. Wound healing should take 3 to four weeks.

Slow-leaking ovarian cyst is seen as a common occurrence, however coupled with the acute appendicitis - it is causing her severe pains and at risk of rupture or torsion causing serious complications. The Prognosis is generally excellent. Small leaks often heal independently, with the fluid reabsorbed by the body. However, there is a risk of infection or internal bleeding associated with pain and complications and the child may die if left untreated Sub acute Appendicitis This is a mild but persistent inflammation that has not become a surgical emergency. To this end, we cannot ascertain when a sub acute Appendicitis becomes acute. Hence, preventive appendectomy is best way to go in order to prevent ruptured appendix.