Trichobezoar - An unusual cause of megaloblastic anemia and hypoproteinemia in childhood

Leslie H. Bernstein; Sidney Gutstein; Gershon Efron; Abdul Wagle; Eleanor Graham

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Trichobezoar - An unusual cause of megaloblastic anemia and hypoproteinemia in childhood

Leslie H. Bernstein, Sidney Gutstein, Gershon Efron, Abdul Wagle, Eleanor Graham

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A case of gastric bezoar in a 6-year-old child is discussed. The child presented with megaloblastic anemia due to vitamin B₁₂ deficiency. In addition, hyperfolatemia and hypoalbuminemia were demonstrated. A combination of low B₁₂ and markedly elevated serum folate in the presence of megaloblastic anemia suggests bacterial overgrowth within the upper small bowel. The implications of this combination of findings on the operative procedure for removal of the bezoar are discussed.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	67-71
Number of pages	5
Journal	The American Journal of Digestive Diseases
Volume	18
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01072241
State	Published - Jan 1973
Externally published	Yes

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