DHAKA: The Bangladeshi national, known as 'Tree Man', suffers from the extremely rare genetic condition epidermodysplasia verruciformis . Abul Bajandar - a Bangladeshi man who suffers from an extremely rare genetic disease known as "tree man" syndrome - has been re-admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital (DMCH) where he will undergo few more surgeries.
According to Reports says , Bajandar has been suffering from the rare disease called epidermodysplasia verruciformis, which has tree trunk-like warts, almost weighing four kg on both his hands and feet. Bajandar was re-admitted to hospital after his condition worsened. This rare disorder is also referred to as "tree man" disease.
This rare condition is caused by a defect in the immune system, which increases one's susceptibility to Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), often leading to chronic HPV infection, skin lesions and an increased risk of developing melanoma skin cancer. It is so rare there have only been a handful of reported cases around the world.
Source reported that , Bajandar was admitted to the Burn Unit of the hospital.A medical board of nine members has been formed which will start his treatment following the same process he was undergoing last year.
The 28-year-old Bajandar hails from a small town in southern Bangladesh. He made headlines three years ago when he underwent a series of complex operations to remove lesions which resemble tree branches from his hands and feet.Before the surgeries, Bajandra could not eat, drink, brush his teeth or take a shower by himself.
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