Actress Swank has growth removed

Actress Hilary Swank is recovering after a hospital procedure to remove a small, benign growth, her manager said.

Jason Weinberg said: “She was experiencing some discomfort and went to see her doctor, who prescribed an immediate course of action that included a brief hospitalisation.”

He would not give further details.

Swank, 34, won Oscars for her roles in 'Boys Don’t Cry' and 'Million Dollar Baby'. Her screen credits also include 'Freedom Writers', 'P.S. I Love You' and the upcoming 'Amelia'.