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GlossaryTrichobezoar

mass of ingested hair in the stomach

A trichobezoar is a mass of ingested hair that accumulates in the stomach and sometimes extends into the intestines. This condition is often associated with trichotillomania, a psychological disorder where individuals have an irresistible urge to pull out their own hair and sometimes eat it. In severe cases, surgical intervention may be required to remove the hair mass.

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research Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rare Cause of Biliary Obstruction

22 citations , May 2010 in “Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition”

Trichobezoars can cause serious health issues like biliary obstruction, and treatment includes surgery and therapy to prevent recurrence.

research Fatal Rapunzel Syndrome

3 citations , June 2023 in “American Journal of Forensic Medicine & Pathology”

A child died from eating hair, causing severe stomach blockages and infection.

research 10-Year-Old Female with an Irregularly Shaped Patch of Hair Loss

January 2022 in “Clinical Cases in Dermatology”

The girl's hair loss is due to trichotillomania, which may improve with behavioral therapy or a combination of treatments.

Complicated Trichotillomania of a Trichobezoar: A Clinical Case

research Complicated Trichotillomania of a Trichobezoar: A Clinical Case

November 2023 in “Scholars academic journal of biosciences”

Trichotillomania can cause severe complications like hairballs in the stomach, needing surgery and psychiatric care.

Searching for a Lead: Diagnosing a Rare Cause of Recurrent Intussusception

research Searching for a Lead: Diagnosing a Rare Cause of Recurrent Intussusception

September 2024 in “Pediatrics in Review”

A trichobezoar caused the girl's recurrent intussusception, and surgery plus psychiatric therapy resolved her symptoms.

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