2.1kg testicular mass removed from 16-year-old at Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital

2.1kg testicular mass removed from 16-year-old at Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital Surgeons at Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital (LMUTH) have successfully removed a 2.1-kilogram mass from the testicle of a 16-year-old boy in what the hospital has described as a rare and complex surgical case. Lusaka, 28 August – The teenager was referred to […]

2.1kg testicular mass removed from 16-year-old at Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital

Surgeons at Levy Mwanawasa University Teaching Hospital (LMUTH) have successfully removed a 2.1-kilogram mass from the testicle of a 16-year-old boy in what the hospital has described as a rare and complex surgical case.

Lusaka, 28 August – The teenager was referred to LMUTH from Mpanshya after developing a progressively enlarging swelling on the left side of his scrotum, which had persisted for about eight months.

According to the hospital, the swelling had gradually increased in size, leaving the teenager with a persistent feeling of heaviness and intermittent pain, while significantly affecting his comfort.

The case was further complicated by the teenager’s previous history of a similar mass on the left side of his jaw, which had been surgically removed approximately a year earlier.

Following his referral to LMUTH, doctors carried out a clinical assessment and imaging studies which showed a large, complex mass containing both cystic and solid components.

The radiological findings were suggestive of a haemangioma, a type of vascular lesion involving blood vessels.

Given the size and complexity of the mass, the patient was taken to theatre for an open surgical excision.

After more than two hours of complex surgery, the medical team successfully removed the mass, which weighed an extraordinary 2.1 kilograms.

The patient is reported to be recovering well in the ward. He is clinically stable, mobilising satisfactorily and experiencing minimal pain around the surgical site.

The hospital said preparations were underway for his discharge, while plans had also been made for continued follow-up and histopathological examination of the removed specimen.

Histopathological examination will be important in establishing the definitive nature of the mass and confirming the diagnosis.

Multidisciplinary team effort

LMUTH said the successful outcome was made possible by the coordinated efforts of its surgical, nursing and anaesthesia teams.

The surgical team comprised Dr Mwila SC, Dr Muleya M, Dr Lupinda CK and Dr Bukole J.

Mr P. Chongo served as the scrub nurse, while the anaesthesia team comprised Ms Shazia M, Ms Lydia P and Ms Josephine M.

The hospital described the case as an example of the importance of specialised surgical expertise and multidisciplinary teamwork in managing complex medical conditions.

It also highlighted the capacity of LMUTH to provide advanced and specialised care for patients requiring complex surgical intervention.

The hospital said each complex case presented an opportunity for its teams to save, restore and transform lives as it continues to advance specialised healthcare through expertise, teamwork and innovation.

-Nkanionline 2026