Haya: The Saudi Journal of Life Sciences (SJLS)
Volume-3 | Issue-01 | 68-73
Case Report
Gastric Trichobezoar: A Case Report
Iqbal Aziz, Dr. Albina
Published : Jan. 30, 2018
Abstract
Trichobezoar is a rare intriguing disorder in which swallowed hair
accumulate in the stomach. Trichobezoar occur most frequently in younger female
patients with psychiatric disorders (Trichotillomania and trichophagia). We report a
case of gastric trichobezoar in 22 year old female patient, who presented with the
complaints of pain in abdomen, loss of appetite and lump in abdomen. Patient was
having some cachectic look and without any history of psychiatric disorder and
previous gastric surgery. She was investigated with ultrasonography, Barium meal
study followed by Upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, which confirmed the diagnosis
of trichobezoar. She underwent gastrotomy, trichobezoar was removed and she
recovered well. Patient was advised to consult in psychiatry but we lost the patient as
she did not return in follow up.