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Mahjoub Rishi¹, Mabrouk Elhousieni, Anuj Mishra

¹Department of General Surgery , Tripoli Central Hospital, University of Al-Fateh, Tripoli, Libyan Arab Jamahirriya, Libya.

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This case report details an unusual gastric trichobezoar extending into the jejunum. The patient had a rare habit of ingesting hair from others, highlighting a unique cause of this rare gastrointestinal condition.

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Area of Science:

Gastroenterology
Surgical Pathology

Background:

Trichobezoars are rare gastrointestinal masses, typically associated with trichotillomania (hair-pulling) and trichophagia (hair-ingestion).
Diagnosis often relies on clinical history and imaging, with surgical or endoscopic removal being the primary treatment.

Observation:

This report presents a unique case of a gastric trichobezoar with extension into the jejunum.
The patient exhibited an unusual behavior of ingesting hair sourced from other individuals' scalps.

Findings:

The unusual hair-ingestion habit led to the formation of a large trichobezoar within the stomach and extending into the small intestine.
This case expands the known etiologies of trichobezoar formation beyond self-ingestion.

Implications:

Highlights the importance of a thorough patient history to identify uncommon behavioral patterns contributing to gastrointestinal issues.
Suggests that trichobezoar formation may occur through diverse and less common ingestion sources.
Underscores the need for tailored diagnostic and management strategies for rare gastrointestinal conditions.