A rare case report of mass per abdomen in a young girl


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Case Report

Author :

K. Surender, Shyam Prasad, Arelly Jyostna, V. Sangeetha

Volume :

1

Issue :

1

Abstract :

Introduction: Trichobezoar is a rare condition due to accumulation of hair within gastrointestinal tract with varied presentation from asymptomatic to intestinal obstruction, perforation. Case characteristics: 10 year old girl presenting with mass per abdomen. Outcome: Large Gastric Trichobezoar confirmed on upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, removed by laparotomy. Postoperative period is uneventful. Message: Trichobezoar must be considered as one of the differential diagnosis in young girls presenting with mass per abdomen or with nonspecific abdominal complaints.

Keyword :

Mass per abdomen, Trichobezoar.