A poor villager who is riddled with tumours weighing up to 40lb on his neck and arms after being hit with a mystery illness has been told he cannot be operated on in India over fears it would be fatal.
Five gigantic tumours grew on the man’s body over 30 years, leaving 42-year-old K Palanisami, with problems moving and speaking.
Palanisami lives in the hilltop village of Podarankadu, Tamil Nadu, India, miles from any medical help.
He had grown up fit and healthy until the age of 12 when the growths formed. One grew on his neck, four on his arms, and five much smaller ones have emerged elsewhere on his body.
Palanisami was eventually admitted to hospital in Dharmapuri but confused doctors cannot explain the tumours following x-rays and blood tests.
The tumours now prevent the man from leaving his home.
