A 48-year-old woman, Harpreet Kaur, a resident of Tarn Taran, was admitted to the OPD of Civil Hospital, Tarn Taran, with complaints of prolonged heavy menstrual bleeding, progressive abdominal distension, and severe weakness. She is a mother of three children.
On clinical examination, doctors found a markedly enlarged uterus extending above the level of the umbilicus. Laboratory tests revealed severe anaemia, with haemoglobin at just 5.8 g/dL, making the case highly complex and requiring careful pre-operative optimisation and multidisciplinary management.
After detailed evaluation, a team of doctors at the Civil Hospital diagnosed her with a giant fibroid uterus. She subsequently underwent a successful total abdominal hysterectomy.
Doctors said the removed uterus measured approximately 22 cm by 14 cm and contained a large fibroid measuring around 17 cm by 9 cm, along with multiple smaller fibroids. The total surgical specimen weighed about 2.5 kg, underscoring the exceptional size of the tumour.
The surgery was completed successfully without any major intra-operative complications. With appropriate peri-operative care and blood management, the patient’s haemoglobin improved from 5.8 g/dL to 9 g/dL. She is now recovering well and remains clinically stable.
The procedure was performed by Dr Amarjeet Kaur Bhullar. The surgical team also included Dr Ibadat, Dr Keerti, nurse Rajwinder Kaur and OT staff, whose coordinated efforts ensured a successful outcome in this complex case.
