ArticleInternational journal of surgery case reports2025
Untangling rapunzel syndrome: A unique presentation of gastric trichobezoar.
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- Trichobezoar-associated jejunojejunal intussusception: an exceptionally rare manifestation of Rapunzel syndrome.Journal of surgical case reports · 2026Article
- From trichophagia to trichobezoar: Rapunzel syndrome in a child - A case report and literature review.International journal of surgery case reports · 2025Article
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Abstract
introduction and importanceRapunzel syndrome is a rare condition that results from trichotillomania (compulsive hair pulling) and trichophagia (hair eating), causing a trichobezoar (hairball) to form This syndrome typically affects young females with psychiatric conditions and presents with symptoms like chronic abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and malnutrition. The condition is often diagnosed late, leading to serious gastrointestinal complications. CASE PRESENTATION: A 19-year-old female from a rural community presented with chronic abdominal pain, vomiting, and nutritional deficiencies, including scaly skin and koilonychia. Over time, her symptoms worsened, and she discovered a palpable abdominal mass. Clinical evaluation, including an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, revealed a large trichobezoar extending from the lower esophagus to the pylorus. The patient had a history of pica and compulsive behaviors, suggesting psychiatric involvement. CLINICAL DISCUSSION: The endoscopy revealed a 20 × 13.5 × 9 cm trichobezoar. After successful surgical removal, the patient's gastrointestinal symptoms improved. Post-operatively, she received nutritional support and was referred for psychiatric evaluation to manage trichotillomania and trichophagia, with the aim of preventing recurrence in a private practice setting.
conclusionThis case highlights the need for early recognition of Rapunzel syndrome in patients with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms and nutritional deficiencies. A multidisciplinary approach is essential for effective management and preventing recurrence.
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