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  • Title: Trichotillomania and trichobezoar: a clinical practice insight with report of illustrative case.
    Author: Carr JR, Sholevar EH, Baron DA.
    Journal: J Am Osteopath Assoc; 2006 Nov; 106(11):647-52. PubMed ID: 17192451.
    Abstract:
    Untreated trichophagia secondary to trichotillomania is a potentially life-threatening condition. Taking a thorough family and social history, most notably with the aid of a genogram or family tree, can aid in including this disorder in the differential diagnosis. This case presentation describes a unique occurrence of untreated trichotillomania in a female adolescent that led to formation of a trichobezoar requiring emergent surgical intervention and follow-up psychiatric treatment. This case highlights osteopathic medicine's fundamental concept of treating the whole person rather than just symptoms by considering factors such as genetic influences in understanding disease.
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