Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rare Postpartum Case
Joint Authors
Oloniyo, Kolawole
Ha, Ngoc-Tram
Manikonda, Geeta
Foda, Yahia
Tegene, Teshome
Hussain, Omar
Source
Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-09-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The Rapunzel syndrome describes a disorder in which a significant amount of hair is swallowed, forming a trichobezoar that extends past the stomach into the small intestines.
Given the indigestible nature of hair, it subsequently leads to obstruction within the gastrointestinal system.
Clinically, patients may present with symptoms of gastrointestinal obstruction, including abdominal complaints such as pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
However, due to its broad and nonspecific presenting symptoms, the diagnosis of Rapunzel syndrome warrants consideration once other common etiologies have been excluded.
Surgical intervention is often required to remove the abdominal mass.
This unusual syndrome is often associated with psychiatric disorders, affecting young women most commonly.
In this report, we will discuss a unique case of Rapunzel syndrome in a one-month postpartum woman.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Tegene, Teshome& Foda, Yahia& Hussain, Omar& Oloniyo, Kolawole& Ha, Ngoc-Tram& Manikonda, Geeta. 2013. Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rare Postpartum Case. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Tegene, Teshome…[et al.]. Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rare Postpartum Case. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Tegene, Teshome& Foda, Yahia& Hussain, Omar& Oloniyo, Kolawole& Ha, Ngoc-Tram& Manikonda, Geeta. Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rare Postpartum Case. Case Reports in Gastrointestinal Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005717
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1005717