title: Extremely unusual case of gastrointestinal trichobezoar.
abstract: Trichobezoars (hair ball) are usually located in the stomach, but may extend through the pylorus into the duodenum and small bowel (Rapunzel syndrome). Rapunzel syndrome remains uncommon; with fewer than 40 cases reported. To the best of our knowledge, this case may be the first well-documented case with a length of 75 cm. They are almost always associated with trichotillomania and trichophagia or other psychiatric disorders. In the literature several treatment options are proposed, including removal by conventional laparotomy, laparoscopy and endoscopy. Herein, we are reporting an interesting case of an 18-year mentally retarded girl with history of trichotillomania and trichophagia who presented to our emergency department with a history of central abdominal pain associated with vomiting and constipation for five days. An examination showed a trichobezoar requiring emergent surgical intervention, and indicating the need for psychiatric treatment. The trichobezoar was treated successfully by laparoscopy.
authors.affiliation: Sopan N Jatal, Jatal Hospital and Research Centre Latur, Maharashtra 4132512, India.
authors.forename: Sopan N
authors.initials: SN
authors.lastname: Jatal
authors.affiliation: Sopan N Jatal, Jatal Hospital and Research Centre Latur, Maharashtra 4132512, India.
authors.forename: Nawab P
authors.initials: NP
authors.lastname: Jamadar
authors.affiliation: Sopan N Jatal, Jatal Hospital and Research Centre Latur, Maharashtra 4132512, India.
authors.forename: Bhagwat
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Jadhav
authors.affiliation: Sopan N Jatal, Jatal Hospital and Research Centre Latur, Maharashtra 4132512, India.
authors.forename: Saleha
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Siddiqui
authors.affiliation: Sopan N Jatal, Jatal Hospital and Research Centre Latur, Maharashtra 4132512, India.
authors.forename: Sachin B
authors.initials: SB
authors.lastname: Ingle
keywords: Giant Trichobezoar; Laparoscopy; Rapunzel syndrome; Therapy Endoscopy; Trichotillomania