An Unusual Case of Anasarca-Rapunzel Syndrome
September 2024
in “
International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics
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🚨 The text mentions patchy hair loss and a gastric trichobezoar, which are relevant to human hair and alopecia, but the primary focus is on Rapunzel syndrome and its psychosocial aspects rather than detailed hair biology or treatment side effects.
Studysummary In this case report, a 12-year-old girl with underlying sickle-thalassemia and familial stress presented with Rapunzel syndrome, a rare gastric trichobezoar, causing generalized swelling and severe anemia, which improved after surgical intervention and multidisciplinary care.
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