Doctors perform delicate intrauterine tumor removal

Doctors in China successfully reduced a huge tumor in a fetal lung that threatened the baby's life by using microwave technology, without the need for open surgery. This medical achievement represents a new treatment option for severe cases of congenital lung deformities known as "Congenital Pulmonary Cystic Malformation." In this case, the mother was 40 years old. The tumor measured 5 centimeters and was pressing on the heart and lungs, with fluid accumulating inside the fetus's body, posing a life-threatening risk. Using a fine needle, microwave energy was directed to heat and destroy the abnormal tissue, resulting in a significant reduction in the tumor's size and the disappearance of the fluid buildup within three days. The pregnancy continued successfully, and the baby was born weighing 2.9 kilograms at 37 weeks via cesarean section. This procedure is considered the first documented case of using microwave technology to treat this deformity, though further studies are needed to definitively confirm its safety and effectiveness.