Abstract
Two cases of trichobezoar with unusual presentation in rural female children are described. The first one in a healthy asymptomatic child with no abnormal psychological behaviour and other one in an emotionally disturbed child with history of trichotillomania. Both were treated surgically with no recurrence. A physical sign of indentibility is discussed and literature is also reviewed.
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Sood, A.K., Bahl, L., Kaushal, R.K. et al. Childhood trichobezoar. Indian J Pediatr 67, 390–391 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02820699
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