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Dr Mehul Bhansali, Director of Surgical Oncology, said in this particular case, there were challenges in handling delicate vital structures in the neck of a child however all the surgeons involved were highly trained and experienced. “The family consulted with multiple doctors and hospitals in the city before consenting to the procedure here,” said Dr Nabi. The parents of the child were unavailable due to their return to Yemen.

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Papillary thyroid cancer affects the thyroid gland, which is located in the neck. While it is frequently diagnosed in adults, it is rarely seen in children and that too mostly in adolescents and older children rather than in very young children. Medical literature suggests it accounts for 1.4% of all paediatric malignancies.

“We had to be very careful to not damage any other glands while taking out the cancer. We still do not know the exact reason why this happens. There are possible factors like radiation exposure, consuming food with added colours in excess, and even genetics to a certain extent,” Dr Nabi said.

The treatment went on from January 8 to January 15, the child was still in post-operative care for another week after that. “The family has been following up virtually for about a month and will be returning for the completion of his remaining treatment but now we can safely say that the child is out of any danger,” Dr Nabi said.

1.4%
Per centage of paediatric malignancies