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Journal of Case Reports
Isolated Trichobezoar of Ileum
Satish Dalal, Sandeep, Deepika, Vipul, Amandeep Saharan, Vundavalli Sattibabu
Departments of General Surgery and Anaesthesia, Pt.B.D.Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (P.G.I.M.S.), Rohtak-124001, Haryana, India.
Corresponding Author:
Dr. Sandeep
Email: drsandeepkalartk@gmail.com    
Received: 07-SEP-2015 Accepted: 27-NOV-2015 Published Online: 10-JAN-2016
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17659/01.2016.0004
Abstract
Bezoars are masses of solidified organic or non-biological material commonly found in the stomach and small bowel. A trichobezoar is a mass of hair found in stomach or less commonly in the small bowel (Rapunzel syndrome), frequently seen in psychic patients (Trichotillomania). Trichobezoar generally presents with vague symptoms like anorexia, anemia, weight loss and recurrent abdominal pain. Bezoars can lead to obstruction, irritation and damage to the gastric wall and malnutrition. Intestinal obstruction due to trichobezoar is extremely rare. We hereby present a unique case of 14 year old girl with isolated ileal trichobezoar causing intestinal obstruction. Surgical retrieval of trichobezoar was done successfully. 
Keywords : Abdominal Pain, Bezoars, Hairs, Intestinal Obstruction, Malnutrition.
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