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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2024-01-01
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| Series: | NMO Journal |
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| Online Access: | https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/JNMO.JNMO_5_24 |
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| Summary: | 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 individual if persists for a long time. We report a case of a 13-year-old girl who presented with gastric trichobezoar with Rapunzel syndrome successfully managed with open surgery and psychiatric follow-up. |
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| ISSN: | 2348-3806 2950-5933 |