[Sharon]

An Indoneisian man whose body is covered by hundreds of tumours has made a final plea for help as the rare condition robs him of his sight.

The man from East Java, is believed to be suffering from neurofibromatosis, a genetic condition which causes uncontrollable growths along the nerves.

According to his brother, the 59-year-old had a tumour removed from his waist in 1991.

But six months later tumours began to form all over his face and body.

Years later the condition has become intolerable and he suffers constant pain throughout his body.

Recently the tumours have started blocking his nostrils, making it difficult for him to breath.

He is now unable to work and relies on handouts.

Neurofibromatosis is the name for a number of genetic conditions that cause swellings or lumps.

Although many people who have the condition inherit it from one of their parents, up to 50 per cent develop it randomly from a gene mutation before they are born.

Despite their alarming appearance, the growths and swellings – called neurofibromas and caused by a growth of cells – are not cancerous or contagious.

A Facebook group has been started to try and raise enough money to fund the removal of the tumours

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[Sharon]

Looks like a testicle on his thigh

[corpsehands]

And you thought you were having a shitty day.

[murofhsirgo]

Originally Posted by corpsehands ↗

And you thought you were having a shitty day.

Amen brutha

[profezzorx]

Sony should cast him in The Amazing Spider-Man 3, as the Sandman.

[durt]

He should talk to Stan Lee, Marvel comics might have a job for him!

[Kelseecat65]

Originally Posted by Sharon. ↗

Looks like a testicle on his thigh

and a plant growing out of his hand!

[Kelseecat65]

That disease/condition is so nasty. I can't imagine having it, let alone letting it get that out of control. It's horrible to think of someone having to live like that.

[kellyhound]

daaamn poor chap

[darkangelfrombelo]

unfortunately with NF1 trauma to the area can cause tumors to grow. This results in growth removals most often returning quickly after surgery.