Rapunzel syndrome and gastric Peutz Jeghers (hamartomatous) polyps: case report
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https://doi.org/10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20240557Keywords:
Rapunzel syndrome, Giant trichobezoar, Trichotillomania, Trichophagia, Peutz Jeghers (hamartomatous) polyps, Anterior gastrotomyAbstract
Rapunzel syndrome is an extremely rare complication of a trichobezoar. These females have a history of trichophagia and trichotillomania. Peutz Jeghers syndrome (PJS) is an uncommon autosomal dominant syndrome with a variable to high penetrance that leads to the development of the polyps within the gastrointestinal mucosa. This case report of a 25-year-old deaf and dumb female presented with pain and lump in upper abdomen, vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, loss of weight. An exploratory laparotomy with anterior gastrotomy was performed and a giant trichobezoar with tail extending into the duodenum was removed. There were multiple polyps in the lower stomach excised. Histopathology reports showed Peutz Jeghers (hamartomatous polyps). She recovered well and was discharged on the 10th day. Patient was advised regular follow up.
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