Abstract
Rapunzel syndrome is a rare entity when the undigested tuft of hairs accumulated in the stomach and
extends beyond the pylorus in the small intestine with a presentation of vomiting, pain in epigastrium
and a palpable mass. Recurrence of this pathology is extremely rare, and upto now, only six cases have
been reported. We report a male who was partially deaf and dumb, presented with trichophagia and
trichobezoar in the age of 5 and 9 years. Both times gastrostomy was performed and trichobezoars were
removed completely which were extending in the small intestine. Post-operative recovery was
un-eventful and the patient has been referred to the psychiatrist for further management.
Nand Lal Kella, Mumtaz Ahmed Qureshi, Imtiaz Ahmed Qureshi. (2018) Recurrent Rapenzul Syndrome in a Male Child; A Rare Surgical Entity, Journal of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Volume-17, Issue-2.
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