Gastric trichobezoar: Food for thought

A bezoar is an agglomeration of food or indigestible foreign material in the gastro-intestinal tract. It is an uncommon cause of abdominal symptomatology and can result in intestinal obstruction. This report is of an adolescent girl with a history of abdominal distension and trichophagia.

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Published in:SA journal of radiology 2013-03, Vol.17 (1), p.19-20
Main Authors: Maharaj, Narisha, Naidoo, Pumersha, Naidu, Vanesha, Maharajh, Jaynund
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Bezoar
Care and treatment
Case studies
CT imaging
Diagnosis
Gastritis
Health aspects
Patient outcomes
Risk factors
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Summary:A bezoar is an agglomeration of food or indigestible foreign material in the gastro-intestinal tract. It is an uncommon cause of abdominal symptomatology and can result in intestinal obstruction. This report is of an adolescent girl with a history of abdominal distension and trichophagia.
ISSN:1027-202X
2078-6778
DOI:10.4102/sajr.v17i1.205