ACR Index: 7.5
A bezoar is mass of impacted matter trapped in the stomach. There are many types of gastric bezoars. The most common is composed of fibrous plant matter. These are called phytobezoars, and are usually assymptomatic. Trichobezoars are composed of hair, and are less common, but can be larger. Bezoars are generally asymptomatic, but occasionally may produce gastric outlet obstruction, or in the case of trichobezoars can be abrasive, causing mucosal ulcerations. Bezoars of all types can produce early satiety. Patients who have had gastric surgery or delayed gastric emptying are at increased risk of developing all types of bezoars.
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