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Davina McCall Undergoes Surgery for Rare Brain Tumor

The TV presenter is recovering after a craniotomy to remove a colloid cyst, a rare non-cancerous tumor affecting three in a million people.

  • Davina McCall discovered the colloid cyst during a routine health scan offered after a menopause talk.
  • The 14mm wide cyst was deemed large enough to potentially cause complications if not removed.
  • McCall's surgery was described as 'textbook' by her surgeon, and she is currently recovering in ICU.
  • Her partner, Michael Douglas, has been providing updates and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support.
  • Colloid cysts, though benign, can block fluid flow in the brain, leading to serious symptoms if untreated.
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