Gastric Trichobezoar that Manifested with Chronic Epigastric Pain: A Case Report and Literature Review
Amine Maazouz, Mahmoud Dabbagh, Anass Zahraoui, Yosra Asaatach, Zakaria Moatassim, Hamza Hamdani, Oussama Bahadi, Fatimazahra Benmoulla, Omar Belkouchi, Ihab Youssef, Hadj Omar Malki, Lahcen Ifrine, Abdelkader Belkouchi
Asian Journal of Case Reports in Surgery · pp. 279–284 · Published 7 Jun 2023
10.9734/ajcrs/2023/v6i1418Abstract
Gastric trichobezoar consist of the accumulation of chewed hair in the stomach. The hair can also extend to other structures of the digestive tract. It is a rare presentation which is usually associated with trichotillomania and trichpagia. Trichobezoars are rare and present both a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge. We report a case of a young adult female who presented with gastric pain. Surgery consisted of a small laparotomy and evacuation of the trichobezoar through a small gastrotomy. Treatment should be coupled to psychiatric evaluation and therapy to prevent recurrence.
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