- Request received25/02/2024
- Checked & confirmed01/03/2024
- Fundraising01/03/2024
- Treatment provided30/12/2024
- Invoice paid30/01/2025
- Case closed14/02/2025
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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Fatima A., 20
Report publishedGynecology
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$160
About gynecology
A complex ovarian cyst is a type of cyst on the ovary that contains both liquid and solid components, often requiring medical attention for further evaluation and potential treatment due to the increased risk of malignancy. The cyst can grow to cause discomfort or pain. Most ovarian cysts are noncancerous, but a small percentage of complex cysts are cancerous.
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Background
Fatima is a lively 20-year-old girl who loves cooking and art. She dreams of becoming a lecturer one day. About six months ago, she started having a swollen abdomen, discomfort in her lower belly, irregular periods, and occasional fever. She went to another clinic for help before, but her family couldn't afford the bills. Now, she's at UMD clinic, where they say she has an ovarian cyst. She's waiting for free surgery from Helpster.
Medical history
A 20 year 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 2/3/2024.Had successful surgery,Post operative treatment and was finally discharged home on 6th March,2024. The family and UMD surgical team are happy.
Prognosis
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).
