Trichobezoar in Two Children

Authors

  • E. M. Halimun Harapan Kita Hospital, Jakarta
  • E. Kandouw Harapan Kita Hospital, Jakarta
  • A. Arianto Harapan Kita Hospital, Jakarta
  • S. Safiun Harapan Kita Hospital, Jakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14238/pi32.3-4.1992.90-5

Keywords:

trichobezoar; trichophagia; emotional tension

Abstract

Two cases of trichobezoar in females of 11 and 12 years respectively have been presented. Trichophagia as a common habit or it could be a sign of emotional tension. Etiological clues should be sought and the underlying stress be removed and ameliorated.

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2019-01-28

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Halimun EM, Kandouw E, Arianto A, Safiun S. Trichobezoar in Two Children. PI [Internet]. 2019Jan.28 [cited 2025May7];32(3-4):90-5. Available from: https://paediatricaindonesiana.org/index.php/paediatrica-indonesiana/article/view/2103

Issue

Vol. 32 No. 3-4 (1992): March - April 1992

Section

Case Report

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