Gastric Trichobezoar: An Enduring Intrigue
Author(s) -
Suman Mewa Kinoo,
Bhugwan Singh
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
case reports in gastrointestinal medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2090-6528
pISSN - 2090-6536
DOI - 10.1155/2012/136963
Subject(s) - presentation (obstetrics) , medicine , case presentation , general surgery , psychiatry , pediatrics , surgery
Trichobezoar is a rare condition that may pose a diagnostic challenge. Patients with this condition often have an underlying psychiatric illness, and history may not be easily forthcoming. The condition should be entertained especially in young females. Delay in diagnosis may lead to futile complications. We report a classic case of trichobezoar in terms of patient profile, presentation, and investigative findings.
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