Measuring 2 mm... Warith International Institution successfully removes a rare p...

The medical team at the Warith International Cancer Institution, affiliated with the Health and Medical Education Authority at the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has successfully diagnosed and removed a very small tumor inside the pancreas, not exceeding 2 mm in size, from a 70-year-old patient who was suffering from recurrent episodes of severe low blood sugar.

In a statement obtained by the official website, the Foundation said, "The patient visited the institution after experiencing multiple episodes of severe hypoglycemia without a known cause. Following a series of medical examinations, a very small tumor was discovered inside the pancreas that was secreting quantities of insulin, leading to a sharp drop in blood sugar."

The statement explained that "the case was presented to the multidisciplinary medical team (MDT) to study treatment options and formulate a precise surgical intervention plan, where intraoperative ultrasound was used to accurately locate the tumor due to its small size, and it was subsequently removed successfully."

It added that "the patient left the institution in excellent health, and no new episodes of severe low blood sugar were recorded after the operation, reflecting the success of the surgical intervention and the precision of the medical procedures followed."

This operation comes as part of the ongoing medical efforts by the Warith International Cancer Institution to provide specialized diagnostic and therapeutic services, relying on medical expertise, modern technologies, and collaboration among multidisciplinary medical teams to handle delicate and complex cases.