- Request received04/06/2024
- Checked & confirmed12/06/2025
- Fundraising12/06/2025
- Treatment provided07/07/2025
- Invoice paid21/07/2025
- Case closed19/09/2025
Why is treatment sometimes done earlier than the payment?
When a case is urgent and vital, hospitals often proceed with delivering medical care right away to save a life, even before the finalisation of admission procedures. Usually, when this happens, hospitals put the bill on our credit until the funds are transferred to their accounts. That’s why the chronology can sometimes be in disorder.
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Saleh M., 1
Report publishedSkin
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$165
About skin
Dermoid cysts are congenital cysts that can occur in various parts of the body. It is mostly benign. Pt should undergo these investigations: Chest X-ray, Full blood count, Blood grouping and cross-matching.
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YOBE STATE SPECIALIST HOSPITAL DAMATURU
Damaturu, Yobe State, 6 Gujba Road, Nigeria
Background
The child more frequently cries Pt was well until 2/12 before presentation when the mother noticed swelling on the anterior chest wall which was initially the size of the fingertip but later progressed to the current size. No any other swelling in any part of the body, no history of fever, poor feeding or irritability. On examination: the swelling measures 3x4cm, cystic, non-tender, non-reducible, mobile, not attached to the underlying or overlying skin.
Medical history
Saleh was admitted with a swelling on the chest on which a diagnosis of dermoid cyst was made. He had surgery done successfully where the cyst was removed with no complications. He had a good postoperative care and responded well to the treatment. He was later discharged home on oral medications. Parents were so happy with the treatment received courtesy of Helpster charity.
Prognosis
Incision and drainage are desired for this patient and tissue should be sent for histology.
