A man grew a giant tumour that caused his skin to turn bright yellow – after decades of heavy drinking and smoking.
The
60-year-old man, identified only by his surname Du, was rushed to hospital in
the central Chinese city of Huai'an.
Doctors
discovered two tumours, one of which was located in his pancreas and blocking
his bile ducts.
Du was
diagnosed with jaundice, and disturbing photos show his neck and stomach turned
a dark shade of yellow.
Doctors said
he had been a heavy smoker and drinker for more than 30 years.
The tumour
blocking Du’s bile duct was diagnosed as malignant, and doctors pleaded with
him to quit the booze and fags.
Since the
operation to remove the tumours, his skin has returned to its normal colour.
The medics
said that biliary tract obstruction was one of the main causes for jaundice,
which results in a yellowish or greenish pigmentation of the skin and even of
the whites of the eyes.
Du has since
been discharged and is determined to improve his lifestyle.
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