A Texas nurse who struggled to lose weight throughout the years discovered that a 20-pound tumor with hair and teeth was growing in her ovary.
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Jaimi Conwell,28, tried a variety of diets and exercises throughout the years to lose weight but noticed that the opposite was happening. Although she was working out twice a day and eating healthy, Conwell was unable to lose any weight and gained more. Last March, Conwell visited her doctor after she experienced some symptoms and said it would make her nauseous to do simple tasks such as tying her shoes.
During an exam, the doctor explained that Conwell’s white blood cell count was abnormal and placed her under anesthesia. ‘The doctor came in and told her I had a massive tumor in my abdomen that had engulfed my right ovary. He asked if they could remove it and my mum agreed, so I had the tumor along with my right ovary removed. After I woke up, I took a walk with my mom and I could see the worry in her face, so I knew something wasn’t right.’ she added.
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She also said it was unclear if the tumor was benign but made the decision to have her right ovary removed after tests revealed how dangerous the growth was. Conwell was diagnosed with a teratoma tumor, a tumor that grows slowly and increased in size throughout her lifetime.
‘[I was told] that it was also growing teeth, which was an absolute shock. It also grew hair and I think that was more disgusting for me than anything.’
According to Metro UK, it was speculated that Conwell could’ve had a twin since twins run in her family. She was also concerned about fertility issues but her doctor assured her eggs and hormones will go straight to her left ovary.