Javora J., Lajmar K., Řezáč V.: Gastric Perforation in a 15-Year Old Girl Caused by a Massive Trichobezoar – Rapunzel Syndrome
Authors:
J. Javora; K. Lajmar; V. Řezáč
Authors‘ workplace:
Kroměřížská nemocnice, chirurgické oddělení
Published in:
Rozhl. Chir., 2011, roč. 90, č. 5, s. 290-292.
Category:
Monothematic special - Original
Overview
A case review of a 15-year old girl, admitted to hospital for acute peritonitis with x-ray signs of GIT perforation. During the surgical procedure, the finding of a massive trichobezoar with gastric perforation and diffuse peritonitis was a surprise. The literature describes this finding as a rare Rapunzel syndrome.
Key words:
trichotillomania –trichophagia – Rapunzel syndrome – diagnostics
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