Lateefat A., 10

10year old child, who is the last in the family of 5. She lives in one room with the family and loves meeting people. About a year ago, she developed abdominal pain and a swelling in the abdomen. It has been increasing in size and is associated with weight loss. On presentation at our facility, she was examined, investigated with Abdominal CT scan and biopsy was done. Reports suggestive of mild ascites, interabdominal and retroperitoneal sarcoma/lymphoma. she requires urgent Laparatomy and excisional biopsy.

The above named was brought to this facility on the 11th of January 2024, with history of abdominal swelling and mass of one year duration. After thorough examination, a provision of abdominal mass query cause was made. we carried out various investigations including Abdominal pelvic ultrasound, and CT Abdomen, with the CT report and biopsy and ascitic fluid cytology report, we proceeded with surgery (laparotomy) to remove the mass on the 14th of March 2024. The mass was bent for histology and the result came back as high grave serious carcinoma. The report was sent to our visiting oncologist who insisted we should pay consultation fee of fifty thousand before outlining the treatment plan. In new of the request of the constant oncologist and the attendant financial requirement that may follow, we decided to leave this aspect of the treatment for the family to take over.

The prognosis is unsure till the diagnosis is confirmed but is dependent upon early detection & treatment, tumor resectability, response to chemotherapy, and presence of metastases. With modern treatment approaches, many children with lymphomas and sarcomas can achieve long-term remission or cure.