If rapunzel were a boy: a rare presentation of trichobezoar-a case report

摘要

A trichobezoar with an extension into the small bowel is known as ‘Rapunzel syndrome’. It is very rare in boys. We present a 9 year old boy with Rapunzel syndrome. He presented with vomiting and a palpable abdominal mass which was a trichobezoar. It was successfully removed by surgery. It was over 6 ft in length and extending from the stomach into the jejunum. In the paediatric age group a trichobezoar should be suspected even in boys presenting with a palpable upper abdominal mass.