A 98-year-old grandmother has caused public shock by cutting off a hornlike growth on her forehead using a pair of scissors.

The “horn” is a traditional symbol of longevity in Chinese folklore.

The woman, surnamed Gu, from Shanghai, had been living with the growth on her for several years.

During a hospital stay for a separate treatment, Gu grew annoyed by the growth and cut it off herself without consulting doctors.

Guo’s forehead swelled rapidly and the wound became exposed; she began bleeding profusely.

Fortunately, Nie Hongpeng, a specialist in general surgery from the Chongming branch of Shanghai Tenth People’s Hospital, was on duty at the hospital that day and performed surgery on Gu.

Post-operative examinations indicated that the wound was clean and well-repaired, suggesting a smooth recovery.

Nie said later: “The procedure relied on stitches and compression. There were some challenges during the operation and a bit of bleeding, but fortunately, the entire team was highly skilled.

“Overall, the wound appears to be healing well, and we are preparing to remove the stitches soon,” Nie continued.

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