2kg throat tumour removed by KGMU doctors

Lucknow | Monday | 16th July, 2018

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Generally, even if there is tumour in these glands, it is small, but Somai had a 2kg tumour, which is rare. LUCKNOW: Living with a rare 2kg tumour in his throat, 55-year-old Somai from Basti has been given a new life by doctors.On Friday, he underwent surgery in the ear, nose and throat (ENT) department at King George's Medical University (KGMU).Having carried the tumour in his throat for 20 years, battling much discomfort and pain, Somai reached KGMU on Thursday. The tumour had started to grow in size over the past two years. "The tumour was in his submandibular glands which produce saliva. Somai is currently awaiting stitches to be removed..