Childhood trichobezoar

Indian J Pediatr. 2000 May;67(5):390-1. doi: 10.1007/BF02820699.

Abstract

Two cases of trichobezoar with unusual presentation in rural female children are described. The first one in a healthy asymptomatic child with no abnormal psychological behaviour and other one in an emotionally disturbed child with history of trichotillomania. Both were treated surgically with no recurrence. A physical sign of indentibility is discussed and literature is also reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Bezoars / diagnosis*
  • Bezoars / surgery
  • Child
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Jejunum / pathology*
  • Jejunum / surgery
  • Stomach / pathology*
  • Stomach / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed