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Bezoar and Rapunzel Syndrome: The Critical Role of Imaging in Diagnosis and Multidisciplinary Management

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Bezoar is a mass of indigestible material that accumulates in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the stomach, with Rapunzel Syndrome representing an extreme form where a trichobezoar extends from the stomach into the small intestine. Early and accurate diagnosis is essential to prevent serious complications such as obstruction or perforation. Imaging plays a critical role in identifying the size, location, and extent of the bezoar, with computed tomography being the most effective modality. We report the case of a young girl with Rapunzel syndrome complicated by multiple intussusceptions This article highlights the importance of imaging in diagnosis and emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach.

Source: Scholars Journal of Medical Case Reports

DOI: 10.36347/sjmcr.2025.v13i08.041

Authors: A. El Hadri, S. Ouassil, H.C Ahmanna, B. Zouita, D. Basraoui, H. Jalal

Institutions: Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Mohammed VI, Cadi Ayyad University

Language: English

Topic: Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4413878262

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