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Woman suffered rare condition covered by hundreds of tumours
Woman suffered rare condition covered by hundreds of tumours - What's On Xiamen

An Indonesian woman whose body is covered by hundreds of tumours has been forced to flee her village after her family disowned her.

Sarotin, 46, from East Jakarta, is believed to be suffering from neurofibromatosis, a genetic condition which causes uncontrollable growths along the nerves.

The mother of four who only uses one name has suffered from the condition for three years.

Despite their alarming appearance, the growths and swellings - called neurofibromas and caused by a growth of cells - are not cancerous or contagious.

Slamet's kind-hearted neighbours in Nguntoronadi, Magetan, East Java, have started a Facebook group to try and raise enough money to fund the removal of the tumours.