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A phytobezoar occurring in the stomach is uncommon. The most frequent
symptoms are dyspepsia, abdominal pain, nausea and vomiting. It is an
important differential to remember in those patients with risk factors
for developing phytobezoars, as phytobezoars can be managed
conservatively in most cases.
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