Trichotillomania and Trichophagia Leading to Trichobezoar.
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Accession number;00A0179410
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| Title;Trichotillomania and Trichophagia Leading to Trichobezoar. |
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SHARMA N L
(I.g. Medical Coll., Shimla, Ind)
SHARMA R C
(I.g. Medical Coll., Shimla, Ind)
MAHAJAN V K
(I.g. Medical Coll., Shimla, Ind)
SHARMA R C
(I.g. Medical Coll., Shimla, Ind)
CHAUHAN D
(I.g. Medical Coll., Shimla, Ind)
SHARMA A K
(I.g. Medical Coll., Shimla, Ind)
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Journal Title;J Dermatol
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Journal Code:Z0757A
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ISSN:0385-2407
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VOL.27;NO.1;PAGE.24-26(2000)
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| Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.2, REF.6 |
| Pub. Country;Japan |
| Language;English |
| Abstract;A 14-year-old female presented with the complaints of loss of hair, scalp pruritus, and pain in the abdomen. On careful work-up, she was found to have trichotillomania as well as trichophagia. Investigations also revealed a trichobezoar which completely filled the stomach. Hemogram showed moderate hypochromic anemia. Her detailed psychiatric profile showed a few additional features like obsessive hand washing, knuckle cracking, nose picking and body rocking. Her trichobezoar was removed surgically, and she had an uneventful post-operative recovery. She is being maintained on fluoxetine and is doing well. The role of a multi-disciplinary approach to trichotillomania patients is highlighted. (author abst.) |
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