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Rapunzel syndrome: A case report

Rapunzel sendromu: Olgu sunumu

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42–44
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In conclusion, trichophagy must be considered in children who suffer alopecia and psychiatric support must be provided.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Bezoars are rare and often reported in patients with some psychiatric disorders.
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Key Findings & Data:The Rapunzel syndrome is a rare form of gastric trichobezoar with a tail like extension into the intestine. 12 year old girl applied to the clinic with abdominal firmness.
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Conclusion & Impact:In conclusion, trichophagy must be considered in children who suffer alopecia and psychiatric support must be provided.
🔬Design:Research Article
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⚙️Variables:Gastrostomi · Bezoarlar · Çocuk

Abstract

Bezoars are rare and often reported in patients with some psychiatric disorders. The Rapunzel syndrome is a rare form of gastric trichobezoar with a tail like extension into the intestine. 12 year old girl applied to the clinic with abdominal firmness. She was treated for alopecia areate one year ago. A firm, mobile and approximately 20 cm. diameter epigastric mass was palpated. A massively enlarged, firm stomach was encountered at surgical exploration. Gastrotomy revealed a large trichobezoar, which was taken out totally. She was referred to a child psychiatrist for assessment and therapy. Her diagnosis was major depression. In conclusion, trichophagy must be considered in children who suffer alopecia and psychiatric support must be provided.

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Bezoarlar nadir olarak görülmekte ve sıklıkla psikiyatrik bozukluklara eşlik etmektedir. Rapunzel Sendromu gastrik trikobezoarın nadir bir formu olup, bezoarın kuyruk şeklinde uzantısının duodenuma geçmesi ile oluşmaktadır. 12 yaşında kız olgu 4 aydır karında sertlik yakınması ile başvurdu. Bir yıl kadar önce alopesi areata nedeniyle tedavi gördüğü bildirildi. Epigastriumda yaklaşık 20 cm. çapında sert ve hareketli kitle palpe edildi. Cerrahi eksplorasyonda midenin son derece büyük ve sert olduğu görülmüştür. Gastrotomi insizyonu yapılarak mideyi dolduran bezoar kitlesi çıkarılmıştır. Psikiyatri kliniği ile konsülte edilen olguya major depresif bozukluk tanısı konularak tedavi başlandı. Sonuç olarak alopesi nedeniyle başvuran çocuklarda trikofaji akla getirilmeli ve bu tür olgularda psikiyatrik destek sağlanmalıdır.

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YILMAZ, Ö., GENÇ, A., TAŞKIN, E. O., DİLŞEN, Ş., KASIRGA, E., TANELİ, C. (2007). Rapunzel syndrome: A case report. Çocuk Cerrahisi Dergisi, Cilt: 21 - Sayı: 1, 42–44. https://ajindex.com/articles/160101

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