Woman’s life is being ‘consumed’ by her giant leg and hip tumours caused by a genetic condition which has left her jobless and housebound –

She has since had surgeries every two to three years but only around a kilogram of flesh can be removed in each procedure because she loses so much blood.

Neurofibromatosis type one is a genetic condition which causes tumours to grow along someone’s nerves.

The tumours it causes are soft and not cancerous, and the illness can also cause problems with the eyes and bones.

It is usually easy to diagnose, the NHS says, but there is no cure. Treatment involves surgery to remove any growths, pain management and psychological support.

Doctors believe Miss Rodini has type one neurofibromatosis, a condition in which soft, non-cancerous tumours grow along a patient’s nerves

Her love life has come to a standstill because of the illness, too.

Patricia, Miss Rodini’s youngest sister, is studying in Canada and said the tumours have destroyed her sibling’s confidence.

‘When it wasn’t so bad, she dated a few guys, Patricia said, ‘But, after the tumour disfigured her body, she has completely confined herself to the home.’