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Trichobezoar

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: Trichobezoar is an uncommon condition often presenting, among other signs, with a history of trichotillomania and trichophagia. We report an unusual case of gastric trichobezoar with extension into jejunum in a patient with an unusual habit of ingesting hair plucked from other people's scalp.

Source: Saudi Medical Journal

DOI: 10.15537/1658-3175.3514

Authors: Mahjoub Rishi, Mabrouk Elhousieni, Anuj Mishra, Ehtuish F. Ehtuish, Adel Hanesh

Institutions: University of Tripoli, Tripoli Central Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions

Subfield: Surgery

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7153306232

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