J Korean Assoc Pediatr Surg.  2004 Jun;10(1):43-46.

Trichobezoar: Two Cases of Unusual Presentation

• Lee DS

Abstract

Two cases of trichobezoar with unusual presentation in female children are described. The first case is a 7-year-old female with a 3-day history of abdominal pain, obstipation, and emesis. She developed intestinal obstruction and showed double bezoars in the stomach and intestine respectively. She had been in a habit of biting or sucking hairs before sleeping from infancy until 5 years of age. The other patient is a 6-year-old girl referred for an epigastric mass, emotional disturbance and trichotillomania. In spite of the psychological treatment, 4 laparotomies were necessary due to repeated recurrences.

Keyword

Trichobezoar; Multiple; Recurrent; Rapunzel syndrome; Trichotillomania

MeSH Terms

Abdominal Pain
Affective Symptoms
Bezoars*
Child
Female
Hair
Humans
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestines
Laparotomy
Recurrence
Stomach
Trichotillomania
Vomiting