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A rare case of infant trichobezoar, a hairball, is presented. This was caused by the infant ingesting fibers from a sheep skin rug during feeding.
Area of Science:
- Pediatrics
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Trichobezoars are rare gastric foreign bodies, typically associated with developmental disorders.
- Infantile trichobezoars are exceptionally uncommon, with limited documented cases.
Abstract:
A case of a trichobezoar in an infant is reported. This was caused by nursing the child on a sheep skin rug.