PMC5397571_01
Upright X-ray of patient presenting with Trichobezoar.
gr1.jpg
PMC5397571_01_gr1.jpg
fig0005
An abdominal x-ray was performed, showing a large gastric mass, concerning for a trichobezoar [Fig. 1].
Extracorporeal stomach filled with trichobezoar (continued).
gr2.jpg
PMC5397571_01_gr2.jpg
fig0010
The patient was taken to the operating room where she underwent an exploratory laparotomy with gastrostomy (Fig. 2, Fig. 3).
Trichobezoar specimen with tail removed from duodenum.
gr4.jpg
PMC5397571_01_gr4.jpg
fig0020
During the procedure, an 18 cm x 18 cm trichobezoar with extension into the small bowel was found [Fig. 4, Fig. 5].