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A Case of Rapunzel Syndrome [PDF]
Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Nutrition, 2013 Rapunzel syndrome refers to a very rare condition in which swallowed hair forms a gastric trichobezoar that has a long tail extending into the small bowel. We describe a case of Rapunzel syndrome in an 8-year-old girl who presented with abdominal mass, epigastric pain and vomiting.
Kim, Joon Sung, Nam, Chang Woo
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“Trichobezoar presenting as an abdominal mass”
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2021 We report a case of an unusual trichobezoar called Rapunzel syndrome in a 12 year-old-girl diagnosed presurgically with the use of ultrasonography, CT scan and endoscopy.
Sameh Tlili +6 more
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Endoscopic Removal of a Recurrent Trichobezoar in an Adolescent: A Case Report
JPGN Reports, Volume 4, Issue 4, November 2023., 2023 Trichobezoar, a rare condition of intragastric hair accumulation is commonly associated with an underlying psychological condition. Removal of the bezoar either endoscopically or surgically (laparoscopy or laparotomy) with concurrent psychiatric assessment and treatment is the mode of treatment.
Shivangi Tetarbe +4 more
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JPGN Reports, Volume 4, Issue 2, May 2023., 2023 Protein‐losing enteropathy (PLE) is caused by protein loss through the gastrointestinal tract which results in hypoalbuminemia. The most common causes of PLE in children include cow milk protein allergy, celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, hypertrophic gastritis, intestinal lymphangiectasia, and right‐sided heart dysfunction.
Anam Bashir +4 more
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Rapunzel syndrome in a 3-year-old boy: A menace too early to present
Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2020 Rapunzel syndrome is a rare type of trichobezoar with an extension of the hair into the small bowel. Clinical presentation is deceptive and vague, ranging from asymptomatic abdominal mass to gastrointestinal perforation. There are only few cases reported
Mritunjay Kumar +3 more
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Gastric trichobezoar: An uncommon cause of epigastric pain: A case report
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 10, Issue 4, April 2022., 2022 Trichobezoars are foreign bodies in the gastrointestinal tract and are usually found in psychiatric females, but also at situations of gastric dysmotility and prior gastric surgery. Although rare, gastric trichobezoar should not be forgotten as a differential diagnosis in females presenting with vague epigastric pain. Abstract Trichobezoars are foreign
Rahma Daoud +5 more
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JPGN Reports, Volume 3, Issue 1, February 2022., 2022 The most common presenting symptoms of Rapunzel syndrome include abdominal pain (37%), nausea and vomiting (33.3%), obstruction (25.9%), and peritonitis (18.3%). Less commonly, patients may present with weight loss (7.4%) or intussusception (7.4%). Exceedingly rare complications of Rapunzel syndrome include gastric ulceration, obstructive jaundice, and
Rhea Daniel +3 more
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Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2021 Rapunzel syndrome is an extremely rare condition seen in adolescents or young females with psychiatric disorders consisting of a gastric trichobezoar with an extension within the small bowel.
Cristina Oana Marginean +4 more
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Rapunzel syndrome in an adolescent girl
Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2020 Bezoars are masses, which are commonly encountered in patients after stomach surgery or in those with psychiatric problems. These are formed by the accumulation of intraluminal non digestible substances that can lead to obstruction of the stomach and the
Pradeep Kajal, Namita Bhutani
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Indian Pediatrics Case Reports, 2023 Background: Trichobezoar is a rare phenomenon where a ball of swallowed hair collects in the stomach. When its tail extends beyond the pylorus in to the small intestine, it is termed Rapunzel syndrome. The condition is most commonly seen in females with psychological disturbances, many of whom have trichotillomania and or ...
Kuldeep Singh +3 more
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