Compostc Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Just wondered if anyone had a growth in the dint in their head where the shunt was. In the last month one has appeared on mine, it’s like a mole although white and seems to be growing fairly quickly. I have a phone appointment with my doctor next Monday. Be grateful for any info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffodil Posted May 10, 2021 Share Posted May 10, 2021 Hi there, I am wondering if you mean the burr hole scar from where the extra ventricular drainage was placed? A shunt is placed under the skin and remains in situ with tubing unless removed or there is need for further surgery? I have a burr hole and it can change a little which I associate with barometric pressure but it sounds like you may have a little cyst or something , possibly a damaged hair follicle, BUT, go get it checked out as soon as you can. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compostc Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 Hi Daffodil yes that’s what I mean I thought they called it a shunt in hospital but the way I was then they could have called it anything. l would like to think it was a damaged hair follicle but they are few and far between on my head. l don’t think phone appointment will be much good, but it’s a start Ps green with envy seeing you paddle boarding I was going to have a go last year, but like everyone else holiday was cancelled. Thank you Compostc. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compostc Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share Posted May 28, 2021 Update on growth on burr hole. Had phone appointment with doctor at 3.30 sent photo she asked me to go to surgery at 5.00. Had a look then referred me to a clinic, had letter from clinic two days later saying they would contact me with appointment. ln the meantime I hit my head on a door and knocked growth clean off, it didn’t even bleed just left a small red mark. So I phoned doctor and sent photo, she still wants me to go to clinic. Still waiting for them to contact me with appointment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daffodil Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Well that’s one way to solve it 😂 Glad it’s getting looked at still just to be safe and I imagine hitting your head gave you a bit of a scare too so yes get it looked at. oh and paddle boarding I really recommend for gentle cardio that helps core and balance. And of course falling over in water hurts far less than on land... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Compostc Posted July 2, 2021 Author Share Posted July 2, 2021 Update growth on burr hole went to clinic yesterday, showed the lady a photo before I knocked it off. She said it was nothing to worry about it wasn’t skin cancer and was easy treated. She got a canister of liquid nitrogen and sprayed it. So today I have a burn mark where it was, so that’s it I don’t have to go back. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tina Posted July 2, 2021 Share Posted July 2, 2021 Hi Compostc That's great news so pleased nothing to worry about and easily treated. Hope not too sore. No more hitting your head ! Take care Tina xx 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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