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January 2014 in “Annals of Dermatology” This report describes a 33-year-old woman who developed alopecia neoplastica due to gastric adenocarcinoma, highlighting the role of tumor invasion in hair follicle atrophy.
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March 1997 in “Research in Veterinary Science/Research in veterinary science” This study found that epithelial keratin K 6 is associated with hyperkeratotic and ulcerated changes in the gastric pars oesophagea of pigs, suggesting epithelial proliferation plays a role in ulcer development.
February 2026 in “Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health” This source highlights that gastric trichobezoar, although rare in children under 3, should be suspected in cases of chronic vomiting and gastric masses, with surgical removal as definitive treatment; multidisciplinary intervention is crucial to prevent serious complications and recurrence.
October 2023 in “Journal of Mind and Medical Sciences” This review discusses the current state of early diagnosis and targeted therapy for gastric cancer, emphasizing the benefits of minimally invasive surgical approaches and suggesting future advancements may improve prevention and treatment without major lifestyle changes.
May 2022 in “European medical journal” This case report highlights a rare instance of gastric trichobezoar, or "Rapunzel syndrome," associated with trichotillomania, characterized by hair accumulation in the stomach of a patient.
