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Ahmed Youssef Altonbary1, Monir Hussein Bahgat1

  • 1Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Mansoura Specialized Medical Hospital, Mansoura, Egypt.

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Rapunzel syndrome, a rare gastric trichobezoar extending into the small bowel, is documented in Egypt. This case highlights the rarity of this condition, with only 64 previously reported globally.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Psychiatry
  • Surgical Pathology

Background:

  • Bezoars are indigestible masses in the GI tract.
  • Trichobezoars, composed of hair, are linked to psychiatric disorders and trichophagia.
  • Rapunzel syndrome is a rare variant of trichobezoar with a specific morphology.

Observation:

  • The case involves a patient presenting with Rapunzel syndrome.
  • This syndrome is characterized by a gastric trichobezoar with an extension into the small intestine.
  • The patient's condition represents the 65th documented case worldwide.

Findings:

  • The study documents the first reported case of Rapunzel syndrome in Egypt.
  • This finding underscores the global rarity of the condition, with limited prior literature.
Keywords:
Rapunzel syndrometrichobezoartrichophagiatrichotillomania

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    • Highlights the importance of considering rare gastrointestinal conditions in patients with psychiatric comorbidities.
    • Adds to the limited case reports of Rapunzel syndrome, aiding in future diagnostic and treatment strategies.
    • Emphasizes the need for awareness among clinicians regarding this unusual presentation of trichobezoars.