A 198cm-tall English woman who claims her dream of becoming an actress was ruined because of her height has won almost $1.9 million in damages after doctors failed to diagnose her growth condition.
Kate Woodward, 20, claimed at London's High Court that a tumour on her pituitary gland made her look like a "freak" and left her with significant bone, knee and dental problems, the Telegraph reports.
She had argued in court that her abnormal growth caused by the tumour meant she was "getting uglier, to the point where you can't become an actress".
Ms Woodward brought proceedings against Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust over treatment she received at St James's University Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary.
She claims the tumour went untreated between October 2001 and September 2005.
While the trust admitted clinical negligence, it disputed the amount of money to be paid, arguing for about $1 million.
In his ruling, Judge Stuart Baker said Ms Woodward's low self-esteem showed in her description of herself as "a cross between a Michelin man and a stretched out doll", BBC News reports.
"My assessment is that the claimant's life has undoubtedly been severely affected to a very great extent and will always be very different from what she might otherwise reasonably have expected to look forward to," he said.
Ms Woodward reportedly still needs regular injections for her condition.
Source: The Telegraph , BBC News
Author: Emily Crane. Approving editor: Henri Paget
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