PMC3959449_01
Patchy alopecia due to trichotillomania
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General physical examination exposed patchy alopecia as shown in Fig. 1.
(A) Endoscopy showing ball of hair in the stomach (B) Laparoscopically removed trichobezoar from stomach
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An upper gastrointestinal endoscopy was performed, revealing a large ball of hair in the body as well as pylorus of the stomach, as shown in Fig. 2A displaying the trichobezoar. Considering the size, the trichobezoar was removed laproscopically (Fig. 2B) and the patient was referred to a psychiatrist for treatment of trichotillomania.