Dancer Discovers Unusual Bump on His Head - What Doctors Found Became Breakthrough Research

Researchers in Denmark published a case report that led to groundbreaking research after a breakdancer discovered an unusual bump on his head, following a 20-year career.

What doctors found is a condition called 'head hole,' or in loose translation, an injury caused by spinning the head and frequent pressure created from the scalp's contact with the floor. The man underwent surgery to remove the bump, which turned out to be a benign growth that had thickened to over a centimeter. "This condition usually starts with hair loss but can develop into a significant bump on the top of the head," explains Dr. Christian Bastrup Sundgaard, a neurosurgery expert in Copenhagen.

"Following this dancer's case, a new medical study was decided upon, which found that too many spins on the head as part of breakdance practice can lead to painful bumps on the skull that are very sensitive to any touch. The strain and pressure on the skull, scalp, and skin can also cause severe inflammation, which over time may lead to slight bleeding and even tissue thickening and bump formation."

After the surgery to remove the bump and shave the area where it developed, the scalp returned to its original height.