Abstract:Bezoars are masses of solidified organic or non-biological material commonly found in the stomach and small bowel. A trichobezoar is a mass of hair found in stomach or less commonly in the small bowel (Rapunzel syndrome), frequently seen in psychic patients (Trichotillomania). Trichobezoar generally presents with vague symptoms like anorexia, anemia, weight loss and recurrent abdominal pain. Bezoars can lead to obstruction, irritation and damage to the gastric wall and malnutrition. Intestinal obstruction due to trichobezoar is extremely rare. We hereby present a unique case of 14 year old girl with isolated ileal trichobezoar causing intestinal obstruction. Surgical retrieval of trichobezoar was done successfully.
Background: Duodenum is the second most frequent location for a diverticulum in the digestive tract next to the colon. Duodenal diverticulum occurs in 20% of the general population and is generally asymptomatic. Complications such as perforation are exceedingly rare, with only few cases reported in the literature. Case Report: Here, we present a case of a 70 year old, male patient who was admitted with acute abdomen and intra-operatively diagnosed as perforated duodenal diverticulum. Conclusion: Early diagnosis of perforated duodenal diverticulum is a challenge and clear guidelines for the management of this rare entity is still lacking.
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