Doctors on Wednesday performed a rare surgery and successfully removed the Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma tumour endoscopically at the Government Medical College (GMC) and Associated Hospital Anantnag.

The Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Department assessed and successfully operated on a 12-year-old kid with Juvenile Angiofibroma tumour.

According to Dr. Aamir Yousuf, Associate Professor ENT GMC Anantnag, a 12-year-old boy from Achabal reported to the ENT and HNS department’s OPD with recurrent nasal bleeding and nasal blockage.

He stated that Dr Salman Khursheed, a senior consultant examined and evaluated the patient.

“A diagnosis of Juvenile Nasopharyngeal Angiofibroma was made after imaging from our radiology department. Juvenile Angiofibroma is a less common benign tumour in the nose nasopharynx and skull base that is highly vascular and needs surgery” he explained.

The issue was reviewed with the anaesthesiology team because it was the first time at the medical college to undertake such a difficult case, he said.

“Everyone accepted the challenge of beginning such an advanced case on May 30th. The case was operated with a combined approach of endoscopic and open access. Prof Sajad Majid Qazi, Dr Salman, and Dr Ahsan, along with our energetic anaesthetic team led by Prof Imtiyaz Naqash, rose to the challenge and successfully operated on the youngster,” Dr Aamir said, adding that the patient is recovering well.

It is important to recognise and acknowledge the efforts of our OT personnel Reyaz Ahmad, Nisar Ahmad, and Mohd Iqbal, who have been pillars of strength throughout the process, he said.

He stated that the department of ENT and HNS does all major procedures; thus far, we have completed 152 thyroid cancer surgeries, 62 salivary gland tumour surgeries, and 42 laryngeal and hypopharyngeal tumours detected and handled.

“I am grateful to GMC Prof Syed Tariq Qureshi and the Medical Superintendent for their ongoing support,” he said.