Giant gastric trichobezoar with perforation at the angular incisura and omental sealing in a 7-year-old patient: Case report
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https://doi.org/10.37135/ee.04.27.08Palabras clave:
Trichotillomania, Stomach, Surgical ProceduresResumen
A trichobezoar is a condition characterized by the formation of a hair mass in the stomach, associated with trichotillomania and trichophagia. The case of a 7-year-old patient with abdominal pain is presented. An abdominal ultrasound revealed an irregular hyperechoic mass, which was confirmed by non-contrast and contrast-enhanced computed tomography. Surgical intervention revealed a 20 cm trichobezoar adhered to the gastric mucosa, with a perforation at the incisura angularis. The diagnosis of trichobezoar is rare, but if not recognized promptly, it can lead to serious complications. The mass size is a significant obstacle to surgical intervention.
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