Rare medical condition causes Chinese man’s scalp to thicken and fold, resembling human brain
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A 23-year-old man from Hunan, China, suffered from a rare condition that caused his scalp to thicken and fold, resembling brain tissue. The condition progressed over several years before he sought treatment. He received successful treatment at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University. This case highlights the availability of specialized surgical care for rare dermatological conditions.
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Event occurs in China, no cross-border involvement.
Li's scalp condition was resolved at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University.
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Li's scalp condition was resolved at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University.
South China Morning Post- Event occurs in China, no cross-border involvement.
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Loaded language removedA man from central China had long been troubled by a thickening scalp that developed folds resembling the creases of a brain, but he eventually found a plastic surgeon who could address his condition. The 23-year-old man from Hunan province, surnamed Li, recently had his issue resolved at the Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University in Hubei.
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Li's scalp condition was resolved at Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University.
South China Morning PostLi first noticed the hardening of his scalp several years ago.
South China Morning PostAs the condition advanced, Li's scalp thickened and proliferated, creating large areas of uneven folds.
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