Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10307553 | Psychosomatics | 2005 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Trichophagia secondary to trichotillomania can be a potentially life-threatening condition if left untreated. This report documents the unique case of a 16-year-old girl whose untreated trichotillomania led to a trichobezoar requiring surgical intervention and follow-up psychiatric treatment. Challenges in the identification and treatment of the disorder and its complications are discussed as well as the importance of early and accurate diagnosis.
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Authors
Karriem M.D., Joel D.O., Harsh M.D., Ellen M.D., David D.O.,