Recurrent Rapunzel syndrome in a young woman: Diagnostic pitfalls and surgical strategy. [PDF]
Int J Surg Case RepIntroduction and importance Trichobezoars are typically localized to the stomach but can rarely extend into the small bowel, causing a condition known as Rapunzel syndrome. This rare entity primarily affects young females with psychiatric conditions such
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An atypical death from Rapunzel syndrome: a case report. [PDF]
Forensic Sci Med Pathol, 2023 Trichotillomania is a psychiatric disorder characterized by recurring urges to pulling out hairs, eyelashes, or down in other parts of the body. Trichophagia, which is the urge to ingesting the pulled-out hairs, can cause Rapunzel syndrome, an unusual ...
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Intestinal Obstruction due to a Trichobezoar: A Rare Complication of Rapunzel Syndrome. [PDF]
ACG Case Rep JTrichobezoars are rare phenomenon with challenging management related to a lack of clear guidance as to when endoscopic vs surgical approaches are indicated.
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Rapunzel Syndrome Complicated by Escherichia coli Sepsis, Bowel Perforation, and Pancreatitis in an 11‐year‐old Malnourished Female [PDF]
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
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Rapunzel syndrome with cholangitis and pancreatitis – A rare case report
Open Medicine, 2020 Rapunzel syndrome, defined by the presence of a trichobezoar extending from the stomach to the small intestine, is a rare cause of intestinal obstruction.
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Rapunzel Syndrome – A Case Report: Trichobezoar as a Cause of Gastric Outlet Obstruction and Intestinal Perforation [PDF]
Dubai Medical Journal, 2021 Rapunzel syndrome is described as a rare manifestation of gastric trichobezoar extending throughout the bowel and is associated with psychiatric disorders.
Nazia Ishaq, Tahir Khaleeq
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Untangling rapunzel syndrome: A unique presentation of gastric trichobezoar. [PDF]
Int J Surg Case RepIntroduction and importance Rapunzel syndrome is a rare condition that results from trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling) and trichophagia (hair eating), causing a trichobezoar (hairball) to form This syndrome typically affects young females with ...
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A Rare Case of Rapunzel Syndrome Presenting with Perforation Peritonitis. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 Rapunzel syndrome with gastric perforation is an extremely rare presentation of trichobezoars of the stomach. Trichobezoars may vary greatly in presentation ranging from benign symptoms like vague abdominal pain and anorexia to grave complications like ...
Uttam S, Kumar S, Singh S.
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Acute Case of Trichobezoar Diagnosed From Computed Tomography and 3D Images: Rapunzel Syndrome Re-examined. [PDF]
Cureus, 2023 A trichobezoar is a rare cause of abdominal pain due to an indigestible mass in the gastrointestinal tract that is composed of a patient’s hair. If a trichobezoar grows and extends from the gastric body to the pylorus and into the small bowel, it is ...
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A Case Report of Rapunzel Syndrome in 14-Year-Old Girl. [PDF]
CureusTrichobezoar or hairball in the proximal part of the gastrointestinal tract is a rare condition that occurs mainly in young and adolescent females. Since human hair is resistant to digestive enzymes and resistant to peristalsis, it easily accumulates ...
Stamov P, Zlatarov A, Mihaylov S.
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