A case of gastric trichobezoar causing psychiatric problems
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A case of gastric trichobezoar causing psychiatric problems
Trichobezoar is characterized by the accumulation of hair in the gastrointestinal tract and usually occurs in those who have trichotillomania, other psychiatric disorders, or neurologic problems. Trichobezoar typically presents as gastric obstruction, including abdominal pain, vomiting, anorexia, and weight loss. A 9-year-old girl visited our clinic with the complaint of abdominal discomfort an...
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عنوان ژورنال: Korean Journal of Pediatrics
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1738-1061
DOI: 10.3345/kjp.2009.52.10.1167