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  1. Request received09/03/2026
  2. Checked & confirmed26/04/2026
  3. Fundraising26/04/2026
  4. Treatment provided29/05/2026
  5. Invoice paid01/06/2026
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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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Maimuna M., 20

In treatment
Health problem

Gynecology

Urgency rating

17

Required amount

$235

About gynecology

An adnexal mass is a swelling or growth near the uterus, often involving the ovary or fallopian tube. It may cause lower abdominal pain or a palpable lump. Ultrasound is the primary diagnostic tool to determine size, structure, and vascularity. Management depends on size, symptoms, and malignancy risk, ranging from observation to surgical intervention.

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Background

Maimuna is a 20-year-old female from a socioeconomically disadvantaged background. She hails from a family living in extreme poverty. Her father is a low-income earner, working as a tailor, with an estimated monthly income of 20,000 naira, which is insufficient to meet the basic needs of the household. He is responsible for a family of seven, including his wife and five children. Due to limited financial resources, the family faces significant challenges in accessing adequate nutrition and healthcare services. They rely substantially on humanitarian assistance to supplement their basic needs. Maimuna dreams of becoming a charted accountant in the future so that she can redeem her family from poverty. Maimuna Muhammad, a 20-year-old female, presented with lower abdominal pain and a palpable mass on the right side for 3 weeks. On examination: Tender, mobile mass in the right adnexal region No signs of peritonitis Vital signs stable No gastrointestinal or urinary symptoms Diagnosis: Ultrasound Right adnexal mass Management plan: For Exploratory laparotomy

Medical history

Maimuna,a 20-year-old female, Presented with fever,right lower abdominal pain, associated with progressive abdominal swelling since 3 weeks.After thorough evaluation, she was diagnosed to have Right adnexial Mass.She underwent successful Ex.Lap surgery without immediate complications. Following a 3-day hospital stay for close monitoring and post-operative care, Maimuna,recovered well and was discharged home with a scheduled follow-up appointment for 1 week.She has since fully recovered and resumed regular activities. We appreciate the timely intervention by Helpster and the UMD Medical team. Dr. Umar Musa

Prognosis

According to Maimuna, she was known to have a long-standing pelvic inflammatory disease. She couldn't get appropriate treatment due to Paucity of fund. Her current presentation with persistent lower abdominal pain and discomfort, along with her recent findings of adnexal mass, is highly suggestive of Chronic sequelae of Pelvic inflammatory disease which might have led to formation of pelvic adhesions. Maimuna's case is a great concern that requires urgent treatment. She was planned for Exploratory laparotomy to expose the pelvic cavity, identify and treat the underlying cause so as to relieve her symptoms and prevent her from developing a frozen pelvis.

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