Her belly kept growing and doctors made a frightening discovery.

Mexican woman Mercedes Calamares Victorio, 53, became known worldwide in 2015 for a very unpleasant experience. Her belly began to grow significantly. She wasn't pregnant, but her belly grew to a size larger than that of a nine-month pregnant woman, which was frightening.

Mercedes Talamantes Victorio, 51, had had the tumor for five years but had never sought medical attention for fear of a fatal diagnosis. She reportedly spent years secluded in her home, refusing to receive visits from her two children. Mercedes was assisted only by a neighbor. It was her daughter who eventually convinced her mother to go to the hospital when the problem began to affect her mobility. Mercedes also had difficulty breathing and eating.

The doctor who performed the surgery, Gilberto Insunza Salazar, said there is no precedent in medical history for such a large intra-abdominal tumor. It was located near the left ovary, which also needed to be removed. Abdominal reconstruction was also necessary for the woman to be able to walk normally again, as the remaining loose tissue would have prevented her from moving.

The surgery lasted four hours and was a success despite her serious condition. Mercedes survived, and doctors were amazed that she had lived so long with the tumor. They reported that if the tumor had been removed earlier, her life would not have been at such risk. Therefore, doctors warn that at any unusual sign, you should seek help from a healthcare professional.

The woman herself confirmed that the surgery went well, but she felt strange walking, as she had become accustomed to the presence of the tumor and the expansion of her abdomen. The patient also said she was going through a period of severe depression, during which she remained isolated due to the disease, until one of her daughters convinced her to see a doctor.

The doctor explained that during the four-hour operation, the other ovary, which already weighed five kilos, and the uterus had to be removed. The tumor was classified as benign by the doctors. An unbelievable case.