Peru: Keiko Fujimori reports that she has a tumor, possibly malignant

Keiko Fujimori, leader of the Peruvian party Fuerza Popular (right), reported this April 20 that she had been diagnosed with a tumor with possible malignant complications.

“After a series of medical examinations in recent weeks, I have been detected with a tumor measuring approximately four by 2 centimeters, diagnosed as follicular neoplasia, Bethesda system of thyroid 4,” said Fujimori on her Twitter account.

She also said that during the next week, she would undergo an operation to remove the tumor, which would determine its possible harmful nature.

“I am making this information public to avoid any information leak or misinterpretation,” said the right-wing politician.

Keiko, the eldest daughter of former president Alberto Fujimori (1990-2000), is undergoing a trial for money laundering concerning illicit contributions to her presidential campaigns in 2011 and 2016.

With information from Sputnik

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