Ileal Trichobezoar Presenting with Acute Appendicitis and Intestinal Obstruction: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature.
J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg
; 29(3): 295-297, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
Trichobezoar is a rare diagnosis among pediatric patients highlighting underlying psychiatric illness. Gastric bezoar with a long tail extending into small bowel may present with varied presentation including small bowel obstruction. Isolated small bowel trichobezoar is rare making diagnosis difficult highlighted in the index case.
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J Indian Assoc Pediatr Surg
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