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Revista Colombiana de Cirugía
Print version ISSN 2011-7582On-line version ISSN 2619-6107
Abstract
JIMENEZ-LAFOURIE, Ivette et al. Rapunzel syndrome associated with intestinal perforation. Clinical case. rev. colomb. cir. [online]. 2023, vol.38, n.3, pp.568-573. Epub May 06, 2023. ISSN 2011-7582. https://doi.org/10.30944/20117582.2148.
Introduction.
Trichobezoars occur frequently in young and adolescent girls, and are associated with psychological disorders such as depression, trichotillomania, or trichophagia.
Clinical case.
An adolescent patient with Rapunzel syndrome is presented, with an additional finding of jejunal perforation due to the trichobezoar.
Discussion.
Among the complications of trichobezoars, intussusception is reported (mainly of the jejunum), appendicitis, biliary obstruction, pneumonia, secondary pancreatitis, and perforation, the latter as occurred in our patient.
Conclusion.
In adolescent female patients with abdominal pain or acute abdomen, the diagnosis of Rapunzel syndrome should be taken into account, as well as its probable complications.
Keywords : bezoars; trichotillomania; syndrome; intestinal perforation; acute abdomen; laparotomy.
