Abstract:Trichobezoar is an intraluminal mass formed from the accumulation of undigested hair. It is a rare condition that is typically seen in young females with trichophagia and trichotillomania. When not recognized, it may present with complications such as obstruction, ulceration and in some rare cases, perforation. While most trichobezoar perforations are located in the stomach, however, duodenal perforation has not been reported before. We report a case of a 13-year-old girl who presented to the emergency with si… Show more
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