Chinese grandma cuts ‘longevity horn’ off forehead with scissors; needs emergency surgery

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At 98 years old, Grandma Gu from Shanghai had lived with a strange growth on her forehead for years. It looked like a little horn, about the size of a finger, and in Chinese folklore, horns are sometimes seen as a sign of long life.

But one day, while staying in the hospital for something else, she grew tired of it. Without asking the doctors, she bravely picked up a pair of scissors and cut it off herself.

Right away, her forehead swelled up. The wound was open, and she began to bleed badly. Doctors rushed to help her and explained she was in great danger. They even had to put her on the critical list.

Thankfully, Dr. Nie Hongpeng, a skilled surgeon at the Chongming branch of Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, was on duty that day. He quickly stepped in and performed surgery on Grandma Gu.

After the operation, the doctors checked her carefully. The wound looked clean, well-stitched, and on its way to healing smoothly. Dr. Nie later shared that the team faced some bleeding and challenges during the surgery, but because they worked together with great care, everything turned out well. Soon, they’ll be able to remove the stitches.

Gu’s family was filled with gratitude. They thanked the medical team for acting so quickly and for treating her with such kindness.

Doctors explained that these unusual growths are called “cutaneous horns.” They can appear from years of sun exposure or other health factors. In some parts of China, people even see them as symbols of long life.

Online, many people shared their own stories. One person said their grandmother once had a horn on her ear but it never caused pain. Another said their grandma also had one and lived past 100 years old. Someone else added with amazement, “That granny is tough! She cut it off herself—truly strong like a dragon!”

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