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Doctors Prepare to Remove 16-Pound Tumor From Girl's Face
POSTED: 12:22 pm EST December 13, 2005
UPDATED: 3:47 pm EST December 13, 2005
MIAMI -- Doctors in Florida are preparing to remove a 16-pound tumor that has engulfed the face of a Haitian girl.
VIDEO: Girl Has Giant Tumor Removed
IMAGES: Photos From Story Doctors said when Marlie Casseus was born, she looked like any other girl. But a tumor formed and as she grew so did the tumor. She was recently diagnosed with Polyostotic Fibrous Dysplasia and if the growth on her face isn't removed, doctors said the 14-year-old will soon become blind.
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Marlie Casseus. Image from International Kids Fund
Casseus came to the United States in September for emergency treatment. The growth had grown so large that it was difficult for her to breathe. Doctors at that time inserted a breathing tube into her throat. Wednesday's 14-hour surgery at Holtz Children's Hospital in Miami will be the first of many. Her mother said she is grateful to the doctors who have donated their time. The operation is expected to cost about $95,000, according to a Local 6 News report.Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
Doctors Prepare to Remove 16-Pound Tumor From Girl's Face
POSTED: 12:22 pm EST December 13, 2005
UPDATED: 3:47 pm EST December 13, 2005
MIAMI -- Doctors in Florida are preparing to remove a 16-pound tumor that has engulfed the face of a Haitian girl.
<li>Marlie Casseus. Image from International Kids Fund
Casseus came to the United States in September for emergency treatment. The growth had grown so large that it was difficult for her to breathe. Doctors at that time inserted a breathing tube into her throat. Wednesday's 14-hour surgery at Holtz Children's Hospital in Miami will be the first of many. Her mother said she is grateful to the doctors who have donated their time. The operation is expected to cost about $95,000, according to a Local 6 News report.Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.