SMJ articles in the category "Rapunzel syndrome"

Case Report

Rapunzel Syndrome—A Rare Cause of Multiple Jejunal Intussusception

Abstract:Trichobezoars are usually without symptoms until they reach a large size. The “Rapunzel” syndrome is a trichobezoar with a long tail extending from the stomach to small bowel. We report the case of a 6-year-old girl with a history of trichotillomania and hair ingestion for three years, who presented with…

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Case Report

Rapunzel and Pregnancy

Abstract:Rapunzel, the girl with long golden tresses in the fairy tale, inspired Vaughan et al to describe, in 1968, cases of trichobezoar with a long tail causing bowel obstruction as “Rapunzel syndrome.” A 22-year-old Egyptian woman had been suffering from episodes of epigastric pain and vomiting throughout her pregnancy and…

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