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Rapunzel syndrome: Surgical problem in a neuropsychiatric disorder
Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University, 2015 The Rapunzel syndrome is an extreme form of trichobezoar found in patients with a history of psychiatric disorders, like trichotillomania (habit of hair pulling) and trichophagia (morbid habit of chewing the hair).
Gauravkumar Patel +2 more
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An adolescent girl with Rapunzel syndrome: Case report with review of literature
Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil University, 2013 Trichobezoar is a collection of dense mass of hair in stomach. When this extends into any part of the small intestine it is called Rapunzel Syndrome (RS).
Pradnya M Diggikar +3 more
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Síndrome de Rapunzel: Reporte de caso de tricobezoar gigante en pediatría
Revista Médica Hondureña. Introduction: Trichobezoar is a mass formed mainly by human hair, among other fibers or materials that affect the gastrointestinal system in patients with a history of trichotillomania and trichophagia; the manifestations are non ...
Gabriela Alejandra Flores Hernández +1 more
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Rapunzel syndrome – A rare form of trichobezoar: A case report
Journal of Digestive Endoscopy, 2013 Hair ball in the GI tract is called trichobezoar and the Rapunzel syndrome is a very rare form of trichobezoar found in patients with psychiatric illness in whom the ingested hair extends from the stomach into the small intestine.
Thayumanavan L., Rajkumar K., Kennan M.
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JCPP Advances, Volume 6, Issue 2, June 2026.This study found that shame is a significant mediator in positive associations between hairpulling severity and depression and anxiety severity within a community sample of adolescents with clinical levels of hair‐pulling severity. It also found high levels of trance‐pulling and post‐pulling rituals.
Talia F. Mayerson +2 more
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Trichobezoar, trichophagia and trichotillomania [PDF]
, 2016 University of Medicine and Pharmacy Targu Mures, Romania, The 6th International Medical Congress for Students and Young Doctors, May 12-14, 2016Introduction: Trichobezoar, tricophagia or Rapunzel Syndrome is an extremely rare psychiatric and intestinal ...
Goia, Monica +3 more
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Journal of Pediatric Surgery Case Reports, 2020 Rapunzel syndrome is a rare presentation of trichobezoar and always occurs in patients who have a preceding history of trichophagia with or without trichotillomania.
Kavinda Dayasiri +2 more
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Perforated Gastric Ulcer due to a Giant Trichobezoar: A Case Report and Literature Review
Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 4, April 2026.ABSTRACT The term “trichobezoar” refers to foreign and indigestible material in the gastrointestinal tract, and it can indicate several underlying mental illnesses. A 38‐year‐old woman reported experiencing sudden intensive abdominal pain, along with a two‐month history of vomiting, nausea, exhaustion, and abdominal discomfort.
Raghad Samha +9 more
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Rapunzel syndrome: An infrequent cause of paediatric mechanical occlusion
African Journal of Paediatric Surgery, 2023 Despite numerous cases of trichobezoars reported in the literature, few Rapunzel syndromes have been described. Rapunzel syndrome is a rare case of bowel obstruction resulting from hair ingestion (trichobezoar).
Siham Nasri +8 more
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Hair Care and Hair‐Focused Repetitive Behaviors: A Descriptive Cross‐Sectional Study
Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 1, January 2026.ABSTRACT Background and Aims Hair‐Focused Repetitive Behavior Disorders (HFRBDs), commonly associated with trichotillomania (TTM), including hair pulling, manipulation, or ingestion, can cause significant emotional, physical, and social distress. This study aimed to (1) identify hair care‐related behaviors among individuals with HFRBDs; (2) explore how
Linda Hollatz, Alexander L. Gerlach
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