When the Gut Tells a Story: Bezoars in a Neglected Autistic Child.
abdominal pain
autism
bezoar
ctap
fecal impaction
pediatric
psychiatric disorders
rapunzel syndrome
trichobezoar
trichophagia
Journal
Cureus
ISSN: 2168-8184
Titre abrégé: Cureus
Pays: United States
ID NLM: 101596737
Informations de publication
Date de publication:
Sep 2023
Sep 2023
Historique:
accepted:
06
09
2023
medline:
9
10
2023
pubmed:
9
10
2023
entrez:
9
10
2023
Statut:
epublish
Résumé
This case study delves into the unique presentation of bezoars in a 14-year-old autistic female who exhibited chronic diarrhea and abdominal pain. While trichobezoars, masses formed from ingested hair, are rare, they are predominantly seen in young females and are associated with psychiatric conditions. Through rigorous diagnostic procedures, including a computed tomography imaging of the abdomen and pelvis (CTAP) scan, fecal impaction, and multiple bezoars, including hair and non-biological items, were identified. The background revealed significant neglect, emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach that integrates medical, surgical, and psychosocial care.
Identifiants
pubmed: 37809207
doi: 10.7759/cureus.44775
pmc: PMC10557536
doi:
Types de publication
Case Reports
Langues
eng
Pagination
e44775Informations de copyright
Copyright © 2023, Ba-Shammakh et al.
Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts
The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.
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