Trichobezoar: two case reports--a new physical sign.
Two cases of trichobezoar in young emotionally disturbed West Indian children are reported; one was due to blanket-chewing and the other was due to trichotillomania. Both were treated successfully by surgery. The previously undescribed physical sign of indentability is introduced. The literature on trichobezoars is reviewed.
D000293:Adolescent; D001630:Bezoars / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006184:Habits / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D010808:Physical Examination; D013270:Stomach; D014256:Trichotillomania / Q000150:complications