Bangalore, May 2025 – In a landmark medical achievement, Ovum Woman and Child Hospital, Bhattarahalli, has successfully treated a 1.5-month-old baby girl diagnosed with a rare abdominal condition, saving her life through a complex and delicate surgical intervention.
The baby, born healthy by all outward appearances, began showing signs of distress just weeks after birth. Her parents, increasingly worried about episodes of excessive crying, sought help when conventional soothing methods failed. What appeared at first to be a simple case of infant colic turned out to be something far more serious.
An Invisible Threat Uncovered
Under the careful observation of the hospital’s neonatal and pediatric care teams, led by Dr. Sneha M and Dr. Murali Mohan Voona, doctors initiated a thorough examination. Medical history revealed a prenatal ultrasound during the last trimester that had detected a possible cyst, though no follow-up occurred after delivery.
A new abdominal ultrasound conducted at Ovum Hospital revealed a complex cystic structure, the cause of which was unclear. Concerned about the mass and its implications, the team moved swiftly, opting for laparoscopic surgery to investigate and treat the anomaly.
What the surgeons discovered was both shocking and exceedingly rare.
“We found a large, free-floating cyst inside the abdominal cavity,” said Dr. Vedarth Dash, the hospital’s Pediatric Surgeon. “Upon closer inspection, we realized the baby’s right ovary and fallopian tube were completely missing. The only explanation was in-utero ovarian torsion followed by autoamputation, a phenomenon scarcely documented in medical literature.”
Precision Surgery, Miraculous Recovery
The surgical team carefully removed the cyst in its entirety. The procedure was a success, with no complications, and the baby responded well to post-operative care. The biopsy revealed the cyst to be hemorrhagic and benign, eliminating concerns about malignancy.
The baby is now recovering well under the watchful eyes of the hospital’s expert pediatric care unit—her story becoming a shining example of what skilled intervention can achieve.
Leadership in Pediatric Excellence
This rare case underscores Ovum Hospital’s position as a regional leader in maternal and pediatric healthcare. Under the guidance of Dr. Adarsh Somashekar (Chairman & CEO) and Dr. Venugopal Reddy.I (Medical Director & Pediatrician), the hospital has built a legacy of managing complex, high-risk cases with precision, compassion, and teamwork.
“We are proud of our team’s ability to identify and treat such an unusual case,” said Dr. Venugopal Reddy. “It also serves as a powerful reminder of why antenatal scans, timely diagnosis, and follow-up pediatric care are so critical for newborns.”
Raising Awareness for Early Pediatric Assessment
This incident serves as a vital public health message: symptoms like persistent crying may be the only outward sign of a deeper medical issue in infants. Ovum Hospital urges parents to consult healthcare professionals promptly when noticing signs that are out of the ordinary.
Hope, Healing, and High-Quality Care
In an age when healthcare success stories often get buried beneath crisis headlines, Ovum Woman and Child Hospital’s outstanding medical intervention reminds us of the miracles that expert care can deliver.
Through its commitment to advanced pediatric care, state-of-the-art surgical techniques, and multidisciplinary collaboration, Ovum Hospital continues to bring hope to families, one life-saving case at a time.
