Rapunzel syndrome: A case report; [Rapunzel sendromu: Olgu sunumu]
| dc.contributor.author | Yilmaz Ö. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Genç A. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Taşkin E.O. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Dilşen Ş. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Kasirga E. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Taneli C. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-04-10T11:16:47Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-04-10T11:16:47Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2007 | |
| dc.description.abstract | Bezoars are rare and often reported in patients with some psychiatric disorders. The Rapunzel syndrome is a rare form of gastric trichobezoar with a tail like extension into the intestine. 12 year old girl applied to the clinic with abdominal firmness. She was treated for alopecia areate one year ago. A firm, mobile and approximately 20 cm. diameter epigastric mass was palpated. A massively enlarged, firm stomach was encountered at surgical exploration. Gastrotomy revealed a large trichobezoar, which was taken out totally. She was referred to a child psychiatrist for assessment and therapy. Her diagnosis was major depression. In conclusion, trichophagy must be considered in children who suffer alopecia and psychiatric support must be provided. | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14701/52096 | |
| dc.title | Rapunzel syndrome: A case report; [Rapunzel sendromu: Olgu sunumu] | |
| dc.type | Article |