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==Management==
==Management==
*Removal either endoscopically if small but may require surgical removal when large


==Disposition==
==Disposition==

Revision as of 06:04, 13 January 2017

Background

  • Mass within the gastrointestinal system
  • Made up of organic or inorganic material
  • Commonly from eating hair or indigestible materials
  • Risk factors include intellectual disability or emotional disturbance
  • More common females aged 10 to 19 years of age

Clinical Features

Differential Diagnosis

Evaluation

Management

  • Removal either endoscopically if small but may require surgical removal when large

Disposition

See Also

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