An Unusual Form of a Trichobezoar Causing a Peculiar Case of Appendicitis: A Case of Rapunzel Syndrome

Rapunzel syndrome is an extremely rare intestinal condition stemming from trichophagia (compulsive ingestion of hair). The syndrome usually causes intestinal obstruction but we report a unique case where it has caused appendicitis. We also reviewed the existing literature on Rapunzel syndrome.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Michael, Gabriel, Qureshi, Ehsaan, Miah, Mohammad, Husain, Najam
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2020
Materias:
Psychiatry
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7202575/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32382458
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.7554
Descripción
Sumario:Rapunzel syndrome is an extremely rare intestinal condition stemming from trichophagia (compulsive ingestion of hair). The syndrome usually causes intestinal obstruction but we report a unique case where it has caused appendicitis. We also reviewed the existing literature on Rapunzel syndrome.

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