Woman's 11-stone legs may be lost

A woman is campaigning to raise awareness of a rare condition which has left her with 11 stone (70kg) legs.

Mandy Sellars, 32, from Lancashire, suffers from Proteus syndrome, a condition also thought to have affected the "Elephant Man", Joseph Merrick.

Although she was born with abnormally large legs and feet - which continue to grow - her body is of average size.



Doctors may have to amputate in the future, but Ms Sellars says she wants to raise awareness before it happens.

There is no known cure and if Ms Sellars limbs continue to grow - her feet are 16ins long while her legs are 35ins in diameter at the bottom and 28ins at the top - doctors say they will have to amputate.

Proteus Syndrome is only thought to affect about 120 people worldwide.

With news video.