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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
DOI : 10.21276/haya.2018.3.1.13
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.
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