Pediatric case of trichobezoar leading to gastric perforation.

Rahaf Almoallim, Nadia Safa, Arbaaz Patel, Helene Flageole, Muhammed Danish Barakzai

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Rahaf AlmoallimDepartment of Medical Imaging, McMaster University, 1200 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5, Canada.

Nadia SafaDivision of Pediatric Surgery, McMaster Children's Hospital, McMaster University, 1200 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5, Canada.

Arbaaz PatelDepartment of Medical Imaging, McMaster University, 1200 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5, Canada.

Helene FlageoleDivision of Pediatric Surgery, McMaster Children's Hospital, McMaster University, 1200 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5, Canada.

Muhammed Danish BarakzaiDepartment of Medical Imaging, McMaster Children's Hospital, McMaster University, 1200 Main St W, Hamilton, ON L8N 3Z5, Canada.

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Abstract

Trichobezoars, or hairballs, are rare gastrointestinal masses often associated with psychiatric disorders like trichotillomania and trichophagia. Mostly seen among young females, they can cause severe gastrointestinal complications, including gastric ulceration and, subsequently, perforation. We reported a case of a young female with abdominal pain and vomiting diagnosed with a perforated gastric ulcer secondary to a bezoar. After emergency surgery and postoperative care, psychiatric evaluation confirmed trichotillomania with trichophagia which ultimately aided in the development of a comprehensive care plan. This case underscores the importance of considering trichobezoars in similar cases and highlights the role of emergent care.

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Gastric perforationGastric trichobezoarRupunzel syndromeTrichophagiaTrichotillomania

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PMID41503116

DOI10.1016/j.radcr.2025.11.060

PMCPMC12770955

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