research Unusual Presentation of Rapunzel Syndrome in an 8-Year-Old Girl
Rapunzel syndrome can show vague symptoms and needs long-term psychiatric care to prevent recurrence.
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research Trichotillomania: Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis, and Etiology
Trichotillomania is a condition where people repeatedly pull out their hair, which can be triggered by stress and has various physical signs.
research Trichobezoar: An Uncommon Cause of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding
A hairball in the stomach can cause serious issues and may need surgery and psychiatric care.
research Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rare Form of Trichobezoar in the Stomach with Extension into the Small Intestine
An 8-year-old girl with Rapunzel syndrome had a hairball removed from her stomach and intestines and recovered well after surgery.
research An Unusual Case of Trichotillomania and Trichophagia in a Young African American Female Adult
A young woman developed a bowel obstruction from eating hair extensions, highlighting the need for cultural awareness and research on these behaviors in the Black community.
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