They Call Me 'The Man With No Face' | BORN DIFFERENT

A MAN was born with such a severe case of facial tumours that he no longer has a face. Latif Khatana, from Jammu in India, has suffered from Neurofibromatosis since birth - a condition that causes tumours to grow on nerve tissue. Though Latif's tumours grow all over his body, unfortunately the largest ones are on his face. With both his eyes covered by the large folds of skin, Latif has lost most of his eyesight. After having suffered years of abuse for his condition, Latif is now a happily married father of two. Him and his wife Salima, who was born missing a foot, bonded over their disabilities. However, the parents are still afraid that their daughters might one day start showing signs of Latif's condition. Latif told Truly: "There's a fear that they might also suffer from the same condition." But so far, neither of the couple's two daughters have shown any signs of Neurofibromatosis. "I am lucky to have my daughters, they have become my hope, and that is what gives me courage and makes my life happy," said Latif.