| Literature DB >> 24577172 |
Ankit Verma1, Sourabh Sharma, Gaurav Tyagi, Sugandha Singh.
Abstract
Trichobezoars are composed of hair or hair-like fibres that are commonly observed in the gastrointestinal tract of children and young women with psychiatric illnesses. Presentation of trichobezoars can be diverse. We report a case of a 29-year-old woman who presented with obstructive jaundice and a large upper abdominal lump. She was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder on psychiatric evaluation. She underwent exploratory laparotomy and a large trichobezoar was removed. Her postoperative course was uneventful and she was referred to the psychiatric department for further management.Entities:
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Year: 2014 PMID: 24577172 PMCID: PMC3939418 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-201667
Source DB: PubMed Journal: BMJ Case Rep ISSN: 1757-790X