Gastric Trichobezoar with Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rarity in Rarity

A trichobezoar is a collection or accumulation of hair (tricho) in the cavity of the stomach. It is mostly seen in young females who have underlying psychological illnesses leading to hair-eating habits (trichophagia). It is non-digestible to the gastric juices and enzymes and poses a threat to the...

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Main Authors: B. Sriharsha, Bharath Konan, Vamsi Krishna, Sidramappa Shivanna Shimikore
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2024-01-01
Series:NMO Journal
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/JNMO.JNMO_5_24
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