Gastric trichobezoar
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چکیده
Trichobezoar is a rare gastrointestinal pathology, but should be considered in patients with abdominal mass and previous history of trichophagia. In physical examination, it is important to verify signs of alopecia. Minimally invasive surgery is a secure method to remove the specimen from the stomach.
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Recurrent gastric trichobezoar in a child
DOI: 10.1590/S1679-45082015AI3079 A 9-year-old girl with adequate growth and psychomotor development for her age was referred to our emergency service in March 2012 due to epigastralgia, postprandial vomiting, which started 2 days earlier, and a solid mobile epigastric mass of hard consistency. The patient had a history of trichophagia and, 2 years before she had been submitted to a laparotomy ...
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