Gastric Trichobezoar in a 9-Year- Old: A Case Report

A 9-year-old girl presented with a one-year history of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.Examination revealed abdominal distention and hair thinning.Imaging and endoscopy confirmed a large gastric trichobezoar, which was not amenable to endoscopic removal.She underwent successful surgical extraction via laparotomy, with an uneventful recovery and discharge in stable condition.

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Medical Science
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2025-07-30
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https://doi.org/10.54905/disssi.v29i161.e111ms3611
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Intestinal and Peritoneal Adhesions
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Gastric Trichobezoar in a 9-Year- Old: A Case Report

Shahad M Alkhonezan, Reema M Alkhonezan, Ashraf Abdulrahim
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Gastric Trichobezoar in a 9-Year- Old: A Case Report

Shahad M Alkhonezan, Reema M Alkhonezan, Ashraf Abdulrahim
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Abstract

A 9-year-old girl presented with a one-year history of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting.Examination revealed abdominal distention and hair thinning.Imaging and endoscopy confirmed a large gastric trichobezoar, which was not amenable to endoscopic removal.She underwent successful surgical extraction via laparotomy, with an uneventful recovery and discharge in stable condition.

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Gastric Trichobezoar in a 9-Year- Old: A Case Report — Shahad M Alkhonezan, Reema M Alkhonezan, et al. · Medical Science (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS