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51-Pound Tumor Removed from Woman in Red Bank

The union beach woman had the tumor removed at Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank.

A Union Beach woman had a 51-pound tumor removed from her stomach at Riverview Medical Center, according to an Associated Press report published in the Star Ledger.

According to the report, the unidentified 65-year-old woman went to the emergency room complaining of stomach pain and abdominal swelling. The woman was entered into surgery earlier this month after a CAT scan revealed the 51-pound tumor. 

Dr. David Dupree took about five hours to remove the tumor, according to the AP.

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The woman is expected to leave the hospital in the next week following the June 10 surgery.


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