Trichobezoar: unusual diagnosis. Report of 3 cases
Parilli, J.C.; Gómez, T.A.; Rincon, N.; Berrios, C.
G.E.N 49(2): 157-160
1995
ISSN/ISBN: 0016-3503 PMID: 8566689 Document Number: 440707
We report 3 cases of gastric trichobezoar, recorded in the last 10 years in our Hospital. All the cases presented abdominal pain and tumor, as well as upper obstructive symptoms. The 3 cases were surgically treated with satisfactory evolution. The clinical has to consider this diagnosis taking into account the data summarized here. Surgery is a successful treatment for these cases. The literature on bezoars is reviewed.