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3D printing to rebuild facial bones of Emirati cancer patient

3D printing to rebuild facial bones of Emirati cancer patient

A team in Dubai was able to save an 18-year-old Emirati patient who was diagnosed with a rare type of cancer that caused multiple tumors in the facial bones, an enlarged head (skull), and deformed limbs. The patient was admitted to Emirates Hospital – Jumeirah in Dubai, suffering from multiple tumors in the face. After conducting thorough tests, it was found that he had a rare condition of tumors called “Gorlin Syndrome” cancer. A medical team led by oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr.Jehad Al Sukhun

performed surgery to remove the tumors. The medical team successfully rebuilt the facial bones by installing titanium plates using 3D printing technology. Dubai – Emirates Today.