Abstract
The Rapunzel syndrome is a rare form of gastric trichobezoar crossing the pylorus and extending throughout the bowel.The case of a 22-year-old Peruvian woman is reported. This is the thirteenth patient with Rapunzel syndrome reported in the literature. The epidemiology, clinical manifestations, diagnosis and treatment are briefly reviewed.
| Translated title of the contribution | Rapunzel syndrome: case report and literature review |
|---|---|
| Original language | Spanish |
| Pages (from-to) | 168-172 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| Journal | Revista de gastroenterología del Perú : órgano oficial de la Sociedad de Gastroenterología del Perú |
| Volume | 22 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| State | Indexed - 2002 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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