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  • Gastroenterology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Trichobezoars, rare gastric masses composed of ingested hair, are often asymptomatic.
  • Diagnosis is typically achieved through upper gastrointestinal endoscopy (oesogastroduodenal fibroscopy).

Observation:

  • A 16-year-old female presented with a gastric trichobezoar.
  • The condition was diagnosed using oesogastroduodenal fibroscopy.

Findings:

  • Surgical extraction of the gastric trichobezoar via gastrotomy was performed without complications.
  • The patient received subsequent psychiatric treatment.

Implications:

  • This case underscores the successful surgical management of gastric trichobezoars.
  • It emphasizes the potential need for integrated psychiatric care in managing patients with trichobezoars.