Gastric Trichobezoar: An Iranian Case Report

Abstract

The most prevalent reason of trichobizoar diseases are hair pulling (trichotillomania) and hair eating (trichophagia). It occurs most often in women under 30, which associated with trichotillomania. Trichobiosis of the stomach is very rare. If diagnosed on time and treated successfully, it does not cause considerable complications. In this study, we report a case of a 10-years-old female with epigastric pains for 2 months. The patient underwent diagnostic endoscopy due to a palpable mass in her epigastrium revealing gastric trichobezoar for which, she underwent surgical intervention. Detailed history taken from her revealed the history of trichotillomania and trichophagia since 3 years of age.