Rapunzel syndrome’s silent cry: addressing neglect and psychiatric factors in pediatric cases
Abstract Introduction Rapunzel syndrome is a very rare form of trichobezoar. It is strongly linked to psychiatric conditions; trichotillomania and trichophagia. These conditions in the pediatric population point to the presence of childhood stressors like child neglect, abuse, etc. This case report...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2024-04-01
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| Series: | Egyptian Pediatric Association Gazette |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43054-024-00259-1 |