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Bezoar

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Bezoar

  • Pathophysiology
  1. Mass of hair, fibers, and other indigestible materials
  2. Found in Stomach or Intestine
  3. Higher risk with Gastroparesis or Delayed Gastric Emptying
  • Symptoms
  1. Nausea or Vomiting
  2. Constipation alternating with Diarrhea
  3. Epigastric Pain and bloating
  • Signs
  1. Palpable upper abdominal mass
  • Diagnosis
  1. Upper GI
    1. Displacement of barium by mass
    2. May show radiopaque materials in Bezoar
  2. Endoscopy (EGD)
    1. Mass of hair, vegetable fibers, seeds and materials