Infantile-Juvenile Trichobezoar Recurrence: A Rare Cause of Palpable Abdominal Mass

Abstract The term "bezoar" refers to a solid mass of undigested or poorly digested materials that accumulates in the gastrointestinal tract, representing an uncommon pathological entity. This report describes a clinical case of a large gastric trichobezoar in a 7-year-old child, highlighting its rare occurrence and characteristics, thereby contributing to improved differential diagnosis in cases of abdominal pain and intestinal obstruction. Keywords: Abdominal mass; Trichobezoar; Infantile-juvenile; Abdominal pain; Trichophagia