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When Hair Causes Harm: A Rare Case of Intestinal Bowel Obstruction by a Trichobezoar Mimicking an Acute Intestinal Intussusception

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: We report a rare case of a five-year-old girl with small bowel obstruction caused by an intestinal trichobezoar. The clinical picture was concerning due to the absence of symptom improvement and the emergence of bilious vomiting accompanied by progressive abdominal distention, raising suspicion for mechanical bowel obstruction. A rare and challenging clinical scenario arises when an intestinal trichobezoar mimics acute intestinal intussusception, leading to diagnostic confusion and potential treatment delays.

Source: Cureus

DOI: 10.7759/cureus.93329

Authors: Kamal El Ghazy, Hind Cherrabi, Zineb Benmassaoud, Badr Rouijel, Mohamed Amine Oukhouya

Institution: Université Ibn Zohr

Language: English

Topic: Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414562979