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The condition is often diagnosed late, leading to serious gastrointestinal complications.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Case presentation:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A 19-year-old female from a rural community presented with chronic abdominal pain, vomiting, and nutritional deficiencies, including scaly skin and koilonychia. Over time, her symptoms worsened, and she discovered a palpable abdominal mass. Clinical evaluation, including an upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, revealed a large trichobezoar extending from the lower esophagus to the pylorus. The patient had a history of pica and compulsive behaviors, suggesting psychiatric involvement.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Clinical discussion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>The endoscopy revealed a 20 \u00d7 13.5 \u00d7 9 cm trichobezoar. After successful surgical removal, the patient's gastrointestinal symptoms improved. Post-operatively, she received nutritional support and was referred for psychiatric evaluation to manage trichotillomania and trichophagia, with the aim of preventing recurrence in a private practice setting.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion:<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>This case highlights the need for early recognition of Rapunzel syndrome in patients with chronic gastrointestinal symptoms and nutritional deficiencies. 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