Melania Trump treated for benign kidney condition, in hospital

Spokesperson said in a statement that the First Lady underwent an embolization procedure to treat the kidney condition.

May 15, 2018 01:21 am | Updated 01:21 am IST - WASHINGTON

 First lady Melania Trump speaks on her initiatives during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House. File Photo.

First lady Melania Trump speaks on her initiatives during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House. File Photo.

President Donald Trump's wife, Melania Trump, underwent a surgical procedure on Monday to treat a benign kidney condition and will remain at Walter Reed medical center for the rest of the week, the first lady's office said.

Spokesperson Stephanie Grisham said in a statement that Mrs. Trump, 48, underwent an embolization procedure to treat the kidney condition.

“The procedure was successful and there were no complications,” Grisham said. “The first lady looks forward to a full recovery so she can continue her work on behalf of children everywhere.”

President Trump was expected to visit her at the hospital, which is located in Bethesda, Maryland, a Washington suburb, a White House official said.

The Slovenian-born first lady last week rolled out an agenda for her White House work focused on helping children.

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