A Bangladeshi man, known as the 'Tree Man' due to the growth of large warts resembling tree bark and roots on his hands, is set to undergo surgery to remove these warts. According to AFP, the growth of these warts began about ten years ago on Abul Bajandar's hands and has continued to progress, with similar issues now affecting his toes. A spokesperson from Dhaka Medical College Hospital stated that Abul Bajandar is being prepared for the removal of the mass of warts, which now weigh approximately 5 kilograms, and the surgery will take place soon. The growth of these massive warts is a type of genetic disorder. The surgery will be performed at one of Bangladesh's largest public hospitals by a team of surgeons who have taken on the costs of this complex procedure. Currently, necessary tests are being conducted to ensure that removing these warts will not pose a risk to his nervous system and other body parts. Abul Bajandar, a 26-year-old simple worker from the Khulna region in southern Bangladesh, told AFP: 'At first, I thought these warts were harmless. But over time, they grew so much that I can no longer work. Now, large warts the size of 10 to 12 centimeters have grown on each of my fingers, and my toes have the same problem.' These warts first appeared during his teenage years, but their growth has accelerated significantly in the past four years. Doctors believe the cause is a very rare genetic skin disease called epidermodysplasia verruciformis, which creates a predisposition for the growth of large warts. Samantha La Sen, the director of Dhaka Medical College Hospital, told AFP: 'In layman's terms, this condition is referred to as the Tree Man syndrome. As far as we know, there are only three individuals in the world with this disease, and one of them is Abul Bajandar. This is the first strange case of this disease in Bangladesh.' In 2008, a villager from Indonesia also underwent surgery to remove similar warts that had grown all over his body. Abul Bajandar's sister mentioned that hundreds of people have visited their home over the past ten years to see her brother's unusual warts. She stated that even in the hospital where Abul is admitted, hundreds of people have gathered to see his warts. Abul Bajandar said he initially tried to cut the warts himself, but it was very painful. He then consulted a local traditional medicine doctor, but apparently, the medications he prescribed caused the warts to grow even more instead of treating them. He traveled to India for treatment, but he and his family could not afford the high cost of surgery. Now, with the acceptance of the surgery costs by a group of doctors in the capital of Bangladesh, he can finally hope that one day these warts will be removed from his hands and feet.
The 'Tree Man' and His Amazing Warts
Abul Bajandar, a 26-year-old Bangladeshi man known as the 'Tree Man' due to his large wart growth, is preparing for surgery to remove the warts that have severely affected his ability to work. This condition is linked to a rare genetic disorder, and the surgery will be funded by a group of surgeons. This case highlights the challenges faced by individuals with rare medical conditions in Bangladesh.
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📰 What Happened
Abul Bajandar, known as the 'Tree Man' for his large wart growth, is preparing for surgery to remove these warts that have hindered his ability to work. The surgery is being funded by a group of surgeons at Dhaka Medical College Hospital.
- Bajandar's warts weigh approximately 5 kilograms and have significantly impacted his daily life.
- He suffers from a rare genetic disorder called epidermodysplasia verruciformis, which causes excessive wart growth.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Epidermodysplasia verruciformis is an extremely rare genetic disorder that leads to abnormal skin growths, and Bajandar's case is one of only a few documented instances worldwide.
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