Hematemesis, alopecia and epigatric mass: What to think of?

 

El Hamraoui Imane 1, Hamza Najout 2, * and Alae El Koraichi 3

1 Department of Gastroentero- Hepatology and Proctology “Medecine B”, Ibn Sina Hospital, Mohammed V University - Rabat, Morocco.
2 Department of Anesthesia IUC, Mohammed V Military teaching Hospital, Mohammed V University- Rabat Morocco.
3 Department of Anesthesia, Children’s Hospital, Mohammed V University- Rabat Morocco.
 
Letter to the Editor
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 13(02), 713–715.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.13.2.2067

 

Publication history: 
Received on 15 September 2024; revised on 03 November 2024; accepted on 06 November 2024
 
Abstract: 
Rapunzel syndrome is a rare psychological condition characterized by the compulsive ingestion of hair, known medically as trichophagia. This condition can lead to the formation of trichobezoars, which are hairballs that can accumulate in the gastrointestinal tract, causing obstructive issues. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. It often occurs alongside trichotillomania, where individuals pull out their hair. Treatment typically involves psychiatric counseling, behavioral therapy, and, in severe cases, surgical intervention to remove hairballs. Early diagnosis and management are crucial to prevent complications, emphasizing the importance of addressing underlying psychological issues associated with this syndrome.
 
Keywords: 
Trichobezoard; Rapunzel syndrom; Mallory-weiss syndrome; Gastrotomy
 
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