[Mixed bezoar].
The case of an adolescent psychopath who, following traumatic psychological experiences, ingested her own hair and cotton string over a 6 to 8 month period, is presented. This resulted in the formation of a mixed bezoar (hair and cotton string) with subsequent deterioration of her general condition. The diagnosis was made roetgenographically. Curative surgery was performed and psychotherapy was initiated. A review of the current literature is made and the frequency, clinical characteristics, treatment, management and recommended prophylactic considerations are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D001630:Bezoars / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000601:surgery; D003679:Deglutition; D005260:Female; D003368:Gossypium; D006197:Hair; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D011859:Radiography; D013270:Stomach / Q000601:surgery
Bezoar mixto.