A rare case of trichobezoar: Rapunzel's syndrome

Abstract

The clinical condition caused by bezoars with long tail named as Rapunzel's syndrome. We present a case with the Rapunzel's syndrome, and also briefly review the relevant literature in this article. We diagnosed a gastric trichobezoar that filling the entire stomach and extending to the forth part of duodenum in a 21 years-old-girl who complained about abdominal pain and weight loss. The bezoar removed by coeliotomy and gastrotomy.