You might reconsider executing that famous dance move after a man discovered a mass on his head from repeatedly performing it.
Before you decide to get into the groove, consider wearing protective gear to avoid developing what some might call a ‘breakdance bulge’.
Medical professionals reported that a man visited the hospital with an unusual lump on his head, which was also causing him to lose hair.
This individual, in his 30s, persisted in executing the dance move despite experiencing pain, according to a study published in BMJ Case Reports.
To manage his embarrassment in social situations, he would hide the lump. However, after five years of its growth, it became sensitive to touch, prompting him to seek medical insight into his condition.
It was eventually revealed that his dance routine was the culprit behind the formation of the tissue lump. A brain scan also uncovered an unexpected finding: a mass.
Rather than a malignant tumor, doctors identified this as a rare instance of ‘headspin hole’, a benign tumor composed of tissue.
As defined by the Cleveland Clinic, a tumor is a collection of abnormal cells in the body, potentially affecting various tissues, organs, skin, or bones.
Upon further examination, doctors attributed the bulge to the man’s 19-year-long practice of the head spinning move.
The medical team observed that the skin above the bump moved freely, indicating the mass was situated between the skin and the skull, which the scan corroborated.
The necessary treatment involved surgically excising the mass. Doctors proceeded with the removal of the substantial tissue growth and reshaped the thickened part of his skull to a normal thickness.
The man expressed satisfaction with the outcome, stating: “I have received a lot of positive feedback and people say it looks well done, that I have a nice scar.”
“Many say that they no longer notice that I have a bump and that my head looks completely normal,” he added.
Dr. Christian Baastrup Sondergaard, a co-author of the report, noted that although the condition is rare and unique to breakdancers, the successful surgical intervention in this case offers a practical option for those seeking relief and enhanced quality of life.
The report further elaborated that while ‘headspin hole’ is recognized within the breakdancing community, it lacks comprehensive research. However, surgery is seen as an effective remedy, as detailed by Live Science.
The medical team remarked: “The presence of the lesion and associated discomfort were aesthetically displeasing to the patient, but the protuberance had not hindered the patient from continuing his head-spinning activities.”
The authors concluded the case as a ‘pioneering effort in detailing a clinical instance of headspin hole’.
It’s something to consider if your signature move involves spinning on your head.