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doi: 10.1007/BF02762123.
Rapunzel syndrome with a long tail
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- DOI: 10.1007/BF02762123
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Rapunzel syndrome with a long tail
Indian J Pediatr.
2001 Sep.
Abstract
A rare form of gastric trichobezoar extending into small bowel with varying gastrointestinal symptoms is known as Rapunzel syndrome. A case history of 6 years old boy is described. This is the twelfth patient with Rapunzel syndrome in the literature.
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