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Rare brain tumor treatment in ‘Shatabdi’! New life for 9-year-old girl; Overcome disease caused by infection
Samira Vishwas | April 28, 2026 8:24 AM CST

Doctors at suburban Kandivali Shatabdi Hospital successfully treated a rare and complicated disease and gave a new life to a 9-year-old girl. In this serious case of cholesteatoma in the ear, a tumor (Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis) was formed in the blood vessels of the brain and resulted in a brain injury. The parents thanked the Shatabdi Hospital of the municipality for making this surgery, which would cost two to two and a half lakh rupees in private hospitals, free of charge. The girl was admitted with symptoms like headache, fever, vomiting and pure loss, initially her condition was critical.(Photo courtesy – istock)

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The infection was found in the right ear

Tests during treatment revealed a tumor in a blood vessel in the brain, symptoms of encephalitis and an infection in the right ear. Antibiotics, blood thinners were given immediately and treatment was started in the intensive care unit. Further examination revealed cholesteatoma in both ears and mastoiditis on the right side, surgery was decided upon. With successful surgery, appropriate medication and continuous monitoring, the patient’s condition gradually improved.

‘This case is becoming rare and challenging and the doctors here made a timely diagnosis and used the latest treatment methods, so it was possible to save the patient’s life. Suburban hospitals are now being equipped with modern equipment and expert doctors, and even such complex cases can be successfully treated.’ – Dr. Ajay Gupta, Medical Superintendent, Shatabdi Hospital.

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A partial improvement was also seen in the tumor in the blood vessels in the brain. After being kept under observation for a few days in the hospital, the girl was discharged home in a stable condition and is currently under regular follow-up. ENT Surgeon Dr. Rajesh Yadav, Pediatrician Dr. Rajaram Welling and Dr. Prajakta Joshi and anesthetist Dr. A team like Vijay Ranglani did this surgery.

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