Surgeon Removes 5-Inch Tumour Resembling "Devil's Horn" From Man's Neck (Photos)

A man who endured three years of excruciating pain due to a massive five-inch tumour protruding from the back of his neck has finally found relief after undergoing surgery.

The 30-year-old patient, whose identity has not been disclosed, had been living with the unusual growth, which many described as resembling a devil’s horn.

The tumour, which began to develop in 2022, initially caused him no discomfort, but as it grew, it became increasingly painful, making even simple tasks like sleeping a struggle.

According to The Mirror, the man’s ordeal came to an end after vascular surgeon Ruzil Khurmatullin successfully removed the growth at a hospital in Naberezhnye Chelny, Russia.

The procedure was carried out under general anaesthetic, and the tumour was immediately sent for cancer testing.

Dr Khurmatullin, who has been practising for 25 years, said it was the first time he had encountered such a case.

“During the initial examination, the patient said the tumour started growing in 2022,” he explained. “At first, it did not bother him, but as it increased in size, the pain became unbearable. He was experiencing severe discomfort, particularly when he touched the tumour in his sleep.”

The surgical procedure involved completely excising the tumour, scraping out the base, and cauterising the area to prevent recurrence.

Cauterisation is a medical technique that uses heat, cold, or chemicals to burn and eliminate abnormal tissue.

The operation was challenging, according to Pavel Egorov, Head of the Anaesthesiology and Resuscitation Department. He told The Mirror:

“The procedure was performed under general anaesthetic. The main challenge was keeping the patient’s head in a fixed position while closely monitoring vital signs throughout the operation. Fortunately, the surgery went smoothly, and the patient recovered quickly. He is now at home with his family.”

The removed tumour, described as a corneal keratoma, is currently undergoing testing to determine whether it was cancerous. Dr Khurmatullin noted that such a large growth is particularly rare in a relatively young patient.