Rapunzel Syndrome: Sonography and Computed Tomography of Trichobezoar

Trichobezoar is caused by hair ingestion that accumulates in the gastrointestinal tract. It is associated with psychiatric disorders. Occasionally, the hairs invade through pylorus and cause obstruction, which is known as Rapunzel Syndrome. A 9-year-old girl was admitted with signs of intestinal...

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Main Authors: Andre Tjie Wijaya, Budiawan Atmadja
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The Korean Society of Radiology 2018-05-01
Series:대한영상의학회지
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.3348/jksr.2018.78.5.345