Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rare Presentation with Giant Gastric Ulcer
Joint Authors
Athanasiou, Antonios
Moris, Demetrios
Griniatsos, J.
Michalinos, Adamantios
Dimitrokallis, Nikolaos
Kaminiotis, Vaios
Oikonomou, Demetrios
Spartalis, Eleftherios D.
Felekouras, Evangelos
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-06
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The Rapunzel syndrome refers to an uncommon and rare form of trichobezoar that extends past the stomach into the small intestines.
The Rapunzel syndrome is usually found in young female patients with a history of psychiatric disorders, mainly trichotillomania and trichophagia.
We describe a case of Rapunzel syndrome in a 15-year-old girl who presented with abdominal pain, vomiting, and weight loss.
We performed a surgical laparotomy and successfully removed a huge trichobezoar extending into the small intestine.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Athanasiou, Antonios& Michalinos, Adamantios& Moris, Demetrios& Spartalis, Eleftherios D.& Dimitrokallis, Nikolaos& Kaminiotis, Vaios…[et al.]. 2014. Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rare Presentation with Giant Gastric Ulcer. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Athanasiou, Antonios…[et al.]. Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rare Presentation with Giant Gastric Ulcer. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Athanasiou, Antonios& Michalinos, Adamantios& Moris, Demetrios& Spartalis, Eleftherios D.& Dimitrokallis, Nikolaos& Kaminiotis, Vaios…[et al.]. Rapunzel Syndrome: A Rare Presentation with Giant Gastric Ulcer. Case Reports in Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1034774
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1034774