Rapunzel Syndrome in a Pediatric Female Patient: A Case Report of Trichobezoar Causing Intestinal Obstruction

January 2026 in “ Cureus ”

Ali T Alamer, Osama Kattih, Ahmed Al-amoudi, Husain Amer Althani, Abdulaziz J Almarzooq

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Studysummary This case report describes a rare instance of Rapunzel syndrome in a six-year-old girl, highlighting the importance of early recognition and treatment to prevent serious complications.

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