Rapunzel syndrome in a boy: A case report with review of literature of boys with Rapunzel syndrome

Background: Trichobezoar is a rare phenomenon where a ball of swallowed hair collects in the stomach. When its tail extends beyond the pylorus in to the small intestine, it is termed Rapunzel syndrome. The condition is most commonly seen in females with psychological disturbances, many of whom have...

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Principais autores: Kuldeep Singh, Pawan Kapoor, Nishu Grover, Surendra Godara
Formato: Artigo
Idioma:English
Publicado em: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2023-01-01
coleção:Indian Pediatrics Case Reports
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Acesso em linha:http://www.ipcares.org/article.asp?issn=2772-5170;year=2023;volume=3;issue=3;spage=138;epage=141;aulast=Singh