A Tangled Tale: Trichobezoar in a Young Patient with Undiagnosed Celiac Disease
Abstract
Trichobezoars are uncommon gastrointestinal masses composed of ingested hair. Celiac disease is an immune-mediated disease triggered by gluten ingestion and can present with a variety of gastrointestinal and extra-gastrointestinal symptoms. We report the case of a 6-year-old girl with a history of trichophagia who was found to have both a large gastric trichobezoar and newly diagnosed celiac disease. This case highlights the significance of how nutritional deficiencies and psychological problems can potentially lead to abnormal eating behaviors resulting in complicated gastrointestinal manifestations.
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