What happened to an Indian farmer astonished doctors! A horn grew where he hit his head

What happened to 74-year-old Shyam Lal Yadav, who works as a farmer in a village in India, has astonished doctors.

Yadav hit his head while working in the field. A bump formed where he hit it, and that bump grew over time, eventually turning into something resembling a horn.

According to a report compiled by Gonca Kocabaş from Milliyet, although Yadav said he found it very strange at first, he later got used to living with it. When Yadav consulted a doctor after the horn grew even larger, experts stated that this protrusion, called a 'sebaceous horn,' is a mostly benign tumor made of keratin, the same substance found in skin and nails; it usually grows on the face, hands, ears, and nails.

Surgeon Dr. Vishal Gajbhiye, who performed Yadav’s treatment, said the following:

"Treatments vary but can include surgery, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. The patient who came to us injured his head about 5 years ago, and a swelling began to grow on his head afterward. It was ignored at first because it didn't cause any discomfort. However, he applied to our hospital when the swelling hardened and began to grow larger. As a result of our examinations, we saw that its roots were not very deep and decided that we could remove it with a successful operation. In medical terms, such rare formations are called sebaceous horns (devil's horns). Since the horn is made of keratin, which is also found in nails, it can usually be removed in a sterile manner. However, the underlying condition will still need to be treated. Immediately after removal, skin was grafted onto the wound, which has now completely healed."

The horn on Yadav’s head was successfully removed.