Rapunzel syndrome

The Rapunzel syndrome, a very rare and extreme case, may require surgery.

Rapunzel syndrome - a unusual condition resulting from trichobezoar (eating hair)

The Rapunzel syndrome is an extremely rare intestinal condition in humans resulting from eating hair (trichophagia).

Rapunzel syndrome, an extreme form of trichobezoar in which the "tail" of the hair ball extends into the intestines, can be fatal if misdiagnosed.

During a visit with her father, Sean discovers that Annie has been pulling her hair out and ingesting it (a stress reaction known as "Rapunzel Syndrome").