J Korean Radiol Soc.  1993 Aug;29(4):849-852.

Trichobezoar dectected by ultrasonography: case report

• Yoon CS
• Kim MJ
• Oh KK

Abstract

The authors experienced a case of gastroduodenojejunal trichobezoar detected by ultrasongraphic examination. We thought that tricholbezoar had relatively specific ultrasonographic findings such as a broad hyperechogenic superficial bandlike rim with a complete posteior sonic shadowing and multiple linear echogenic strands on its surface representing hairs, which were better seen after water ingestion. So we were able to get the correct diagnosis of trichobezoar prior to conventional barium studies in a patient who could not be suspected suspected clinically.

MeSH Terms

Barium
Bezoars*
Diagnosis
Eating
Hair
Humans
Shadowing (Histology)
Ultrasonography*
Water
Barium
Water