| Autor: |
Pradnya M Diggikar, Prasanna K Satpathy, Arjun L Kakrani, Mukesh Laddha |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2013 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University, Vol 6, Iss 2, Pp 200-204 (2013) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
0975-2870 |
| DOI: |
10.4103/0975-2870.110315 |
| Popis: |
Trichobezoar is a collection of dense mass of hair in stomach. When this extends into any part of the small intestine it is called Rapunzel Syndrome (RS). We report here, a case of RS in an adolescent girl who had presented with epigastric pain and swelling. Gastroscopy confirmed the presence of trichobezoar. She underwent gastrotomy and a large dense mass of hair extending up to first part of duodenum was removed. Her parents revealed their daughter′s impulsive nature of scalp-hair pulling. Following surgery, Psychiatric consultation was sought to prevent recurrence. Trichobezoar is a very rare cause of upper abdominal mass and should be considered if there is a very strong history of impulsive hair pulling. Surgical removal of a large trichobezoar is the only treatment of cure and psychiatric treatment that prevents its recurrence. |
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