A man, Stefan Zoleik, from Slovakia, was suffering a lot because of a huge tumor on his face that made him ugly, finally got relief from it after a major operation.
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According to the report, the tumor was growing since last 10 years and doctors were unable to cut it because of his other health complications. But he was finally declared fit enough to have the surgery.
Stefan had a rare condition called Madelung disease which causes fat fibers to grow uncontrollably across his cheeks and chin.
Later, in a talk, Mr. Stefan said “Everybody was turning and looking at me, it was very unpleasant. It also bothered me all the time when I turned my head”.
However, doctors also warned him after operation that the tumor cannot be removed completely and may even return.
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