An Unusual Form of a Trichobezoar Causing a Peculiar Case of Appendicitis: A Case of Rapunzel Syndrome.
Cureus
; 12(4): e7554, 2020 Apr 06.
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ABSTRACT
Rapunzel syndrome is an extremely rare intestinal condition stemming from trichophagia (compulsive ingestion of hair). The syndrome usually causes intestinal obstruction but we report a unique case where it has caused appendicitis. We also reviewed the existing literature on Rapunzel syndrome.
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