Paediatrica IndonesianaVol 32 No 3-4 (1992): March - April 1992
Trichobezoar in Two Children
E. M. Halimun(Harapan Kita Hospital, Jakarta) E. Kandouw(Harapan Kita Hospital, Jakarta) A. Arianto(Harapan Kita Hospital, Jakarta) S. Safiun(Harapan Kita Hospital, Jakarta)
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Publish Date 28 Jan 2019
Abstract
Two cases of trichobezoar in females of 11 and 12 years respectively have been presented. Trichophagia as a common habit or it could be a sign of emotional tension. Etiological clues should be sought and the underlying stress be removed and ameliorated.
Paediatrica Indonesiana is a medical journal devoted to the health, in a broad sense, affecting fetuses, infants, children, and adolescents, belonged to the Indonesian Pediatric Society. Its publications are directed to pediatricians and other medical practitioners or researchers at all levels of ...