From Bleeding Lungs to a Breath of Life: Bihar Patient’s Rare Tumor

Cured at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad After being turned away by multiple hospitals, a 58-year-old man from Bihar finally found clarity, care, and cure at Amrita Hospital—thanks to a rare lung-sparing surgery that removed a complex carcinoid tumor.

Patna, July 2025 — In a medical breakthrough that blends precision with compassion,
Amrita Hospital Faridabad successfully treated a rare lung tumor in 58-year-old Hari Narayan
Singh, from Bihar, using a lung-sparing procedure that preserved his respiratory function.

Singh had been struggling with persistent breathlessness and wheezing, symptoms initially
dismissed as asthma. After months of uncertainty, a CT scan at a local hospital revealed a
surprising diagnosis: an endobronchial carcinoid tumor obstructing his airway—a condition
that accounts for less than 5% of lung neoplasms. He decided to come to Amrita Hospital, a
center known for its pioneering work in thoracic and cardiac surgery.

“What made this case unique wasn’t just the rarity of the tumor—it was the
opportunity to save his lung,” said Dr. Sameer Bhate, Head of Department,
Cardiothoracic Surgery. “We performed a sleeve resection instead of the conventional
pneumonectomy, effectively removing the tumor while preserving healthy lung tissue.”

This collaborative success was made possible through meticulous coordination with the
hospital’s pulmonology team, led by Dr Arjun Khanna , Dr Sourabh Pahuja and Dr
Pradeep Bajad , whose timely diagnosis and bronchoscopy expertise paved the way for
surgical precision.

The surgery, performed through an open technique, ensured complete tumor excision
and postoperative recovery without complications. Today, Singh breathes freely—and
speaks with newfound gratitude.
“I had never heard of this disease,” said Hari Narayan Singh. “But Dr. Sameer Bhate
and Dr Pahuja explained everything with such calm and clarity, I felt like I was in the
safest hands.”

Amrita Hospital continues to champion advanced surgical techniques that prioritize quality of
life. This case is a testament to its commitment to compassionate care, cutting-edge
diagnostics, and solutions for rare conditions.

“This success encourages us to raise awareness about timely diagnosis,” added Dr.
Bhate. “Had Singh’s tumor gone undetected, he could have lost his life due to massive
bleeding into the airway. We hope to bring these capabilities to more rural patients in
need.”

This case reaffirms Amrita Hospital’s commitment to offering compassionate, cutting-edge
care rooted in precision, transparency, and trust—especially for patients who arrive seeking
answers they couldn’t find elsewhere.

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