Index of suspicion. Case 3. Diagnosis: trichobezoar.

Abstract

This section of Pediatrics in Review reminds clinicians of those conditions that can present in a misleading fashion and require suspicion for early diagnosis. Emphasis has been placed on conditions in which early diagnosis is important and that the general pediatrician might be expected to encounter, at least once in a while. The reader is encouraged to write possible diagnoses for each case before turning to the discussion, which is on the following page. We invite readers to contribute case presentations and discussions. Case 1 Presentation A 7-year-old boy is seen in the pediatric clinic. He has been ill for 3 weeks with fever, pharyngitis, and rash. Diagnosed as having streptococal phar..