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  • Surgical Pathology
  • Medical Imaging

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  • Trichobezoar is a rare condition involving hair accumulation in the digestive tract, often seen in young females with psychiatric disorders like trichophagia.
  • These masses can be isolated in the stomach or extend into the intestines.

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  • To present a case of a giant trichobezoar in an 18-year-old female.
  • To discuss the diagnostic modalities and management of large trichobezoars.

Main Methods:

  • The patient presented with symptoms including an upper abdominal mass, pain, anorexia, and weight loss.
  • Diagnostic workup included ultrasonography (USG), computed tomography (CT), upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, and laparotomy.
  • Endoscopic removal was unsuccessful due to the mass's size and hardness.

Main Results:

  • USG findings were inconclusive, showing non-specific echogenic layers.
  • CT scans accurately depicted a large, heterogeneous, solid mass within the gastric lumen.
  • Surgical removal via laparotomy was required for the giant trichobezoar.

Conclusions:

  • Trichobezoars should be considered in young females presenting with abdominal masses, as malignancy is less common in this demographic.
  • CT is a valuable tool for diagnosing trichobezoars when USG is inconclusive.
  • Laparotomy is a viable surgical option for large trichobezoars, and psychiatric consultation is crucial for preventing relapse.