What is it about?
Rapunzel syndrome. A rare diagnosis presents with vague symptoms, often misdiagnosed leading to delayed treatement. Diagnosis is made by Upper Endoscopy.
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Why is it important?
Delayed diagnosis can lead to complication like intestinal obstruction, pancreatitis, or ulceration of the intestinal tract.
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This page is a summary of: Acute Abdominal Pain in an 8-Year-Old Female, Clinical Pediatrics, November 2016, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0009922816678816.
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