An Indian expat woman in Dubai recently underwent a rare, life-changing surgery when gynecologists at a private hospital removed a giant ovarian cyst weighing 14.5 kg. The cyst had distended her abdomen to mimic the appearance of a term pregnancy. For nearly five years, the 30-year-old patient had been consulting a gynecologist and obstetrician for persistent bloating and abdominal fullness. Despite her efforts at weight loss, including intense workouts, her abdominal circumference refused to shrink.
The symptoms were long dismissed as abdominal obesity or gastric issues. In 2022, an ultrasound of the kidneys, ureter, and bladder finally revealed a cystic mass, with the radiologist suggesting a differential diagnosis of either an ovarian cyst or a full bladder. The patient initially deferred further imaging, as her symptoms were not severe at the time. However, as the mass grew, she…
