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Priya Mathew1, Aditya Pratap Singh1, Priyanka Mittal1
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India.
Abstract:
Rapunzel syndrome (RS) can have a varied clinical presentation, spanning from being asymptomatic to having a fatal outcome. If left untreated, complications are inevitable. This case highlights an amalgamation of varied presentations of RS with a daughter bezoar acting as a lead point for intussusception, its management, and favorable result. The purpose of this discussion is to throw the focus on the blend of diverse clinical findings and complications of RS with a daughter bezoar; and the importance of early surgical intervention followed by psychological support and psychiatric treatment, as a key to a successful outcome.
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