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Gastric and intestinal trichobezoar--a case report
Sonal Sharma1, Rajeev Sharma, S Basu
1Department of Surgery, Yashoda Hospital, Ghaziabad 201001.
Journal of the Indian Medical Association
|May 13, 2005
Summary
A rare gastric trichobezoar, a hair mass, was found in an 18-year-old female with an abdominal mass. Surgical removal was successful, highlighting the importance of considering behavioral disorders in young females with such presentations.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Surgical Pathology
Background:
- Trichobezoars, masses of ingested hair, are uncommon gastrointestinal conditions.
- They are often associated with behavioral disorders, particularly in young females.
Observation:
- An 18-year-old female presented with a palpable, fixed mass in her right upper quadrant.
- Initial investigations suggested a significant abdominal abnormality.
Findings:
- Surgical exploration revealed a large trichobezoar occupying the stomach and extending into the small intestine.
- The mass was composed entirely of hair and was successfully removed surgically.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering trichobezoars in the differential diagnosis of abdominal masses in young females.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for successful management of gastric trichobezoars.