Thai woman’s ‘fat belly’ was 8kg cyst shock
Doctors stunned by 30cm tumour mistaken for overeating and weight gain
What looked like a bulging belly from too much food turned out to be an 8-kilogramme tumour—and the woman had no idea.
A 31 year old Thai woman named Ratchanaporn from Satun province lived for years with a massive ovarian cyst growing inside her abdomen, completely unaware of its presence. Her family assumed she was overweight due to her eating habits—until she began struggling to breathe.
The medical mystery was revealed after Ratchanaporn’s mother, Ratchanee, took her to Satun Hospital when symptoms became severe.
“My baby was experiencing tightness, difficulty breathing, and bulging eyes,” said Ratchanee. “Her stomach looked like she was pregnant with twins.”
Doctors were initially baffled. On seeing the size of Ratchanaporn’s swollen abdomen, they first suspected pregnancy. However, an ultrasound quickly revealed the real cause: a gigantic 30-centimetre ovarian cyst pressing on her internal organs.
The surgery to remove the tumour was carried out on July 31 by a team at Satun Hospital, led by Dr Thamon Niamrat. The operation lasted over six hours due to the size and complexity of the growth.
“She went into surgery at noon and didn’t come out until around 6pm,” said Ratchanee. “It was such a long time. I was so stressed.”
Following the operation, doctors confirmed the cyst weighed 8kg, roughly the same as a full-term pregnancy. The surgical team also removed tissue samples for further testing, with results expected on August 19, according to สรยุทธ สุทัศนะจินดา กรรมกรข่าว Facebook page.
Before surgery, Ratchanaporn weighed 86kg. After the cyst was removed, her weight dropped to 75kg, and she reportedly felt much lighter and more comfortable.
“She’d had a swollen belly for so long, but we thought it was because she ate too much,” said her mother. “We never imagined it was something this serious.”
The case was shared by the Dr Thamon Satun Obstetrics and Gynaecology Clinic on Facebook, praising the hospital’s efforts in safely removing the tumour and caring for the patient throughout her treatment.
“This is just one of many similar cases. Uterine tumours and ovarian cysts are becoming more common. Luckily, this patient is now on the road to recovery.”
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