In Florida, a girl had her leg amputated, weighing 77 kg: a rare unnamed disease.

According to ТСН: In Florida, USA, a 14-year-old girl underwent a complex 17-hour surgery during which her leg, weighing more than twice the rest of her body, was amputated.

In recent years, the girl was diagnosed with a rare disease that does not have an official medical name and has posed significant challenges for doctors.

Jasmin Ramirez from Bradenton began suffering from this illness in childhood. Symptoms appeared when she was just two years old — she noticed that her left leg grew faster than the other parts of her body.

Over time, the problem worsened. Initially, Jasmin was able to move around, but with the development of abnormal growth and weight of her leg, she had to start using a wheelchair, and clothes were custom-made for her.

“We understood that this was not normal, but we always tried to treat Jasmin like an ordinary child,”

her sister Anastasia Ramirez shared.

The operation was performed at the Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital in St. Petersburg. During the procedure, doctors amputated her left leg, which weighed about 77 kg, and also removed a tumor from the abdominal cavity.

Medics informed the family that the girl's condition is so unique that there is currently no clear diagnosis. It is classified as a lymphomatous formation. Doctors noted that all tissues — bones, fat, veins, arteries, and muscles — grew abnormally fast.

The decision for amputation was made after an infection related to her leg began to threaten the girl's life. After the surgery, Jasmin's weight is approximately 36 kg.

Despite the ordeal, doctors and family are filled with optimism. Her sister noted that the girl is gradually returning to her normal life, although she faces a challenging period of adaptation to a new stage.

After the surgery, the family launched a campaign on the GoFundMe platform to raise funds for medical expenses and to enable parents to stay by their daughter's side during her rehabilitation.

Similar stories are evidence of the difficult trials faced by young patients and their families. The support of doctors and loved ones is crucial for the young girl to be able to return to her normal life after difficult treatment. The parents hope that the campaign will help them obtain the necessary resources to overcome this challenging stage.