When the Gut Tells a Story: Bezoars in a Neglected Autistic Child
Saleh A Ba-Shammakh,
Eman A Al-Zughali,
Salwa M Al-Bustanji
Abstract:This case study delves into the unique presentation of bezoars in a 14-year-old autistic female who exhibited chronic diarrhea and abdominal pain. While trichobezoars, masses formed from ingested hair, are rare, they are predominantly seen in young females and are associated with psychiatric conditions. Through rigorous diagnostic procedures, including a computed tomography imaging of the abdomen and pelvis (CTAP) scan, fecal impaction, and multiple bezoars, including hair and non-biological items, were identi… Show more
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