Summary

Trichobezoars are composed of hair or hair-like fibres that are commonly observed in the gastrointestinal tract of children and young women with psychiatric illnesses. Presentation of trichobezoars can be diverse. We report a case of a 29-year-old woman who presented with obstructive jaundice and a large upper abdominal lump. She was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder on psychiatric evaluation. She underwent exploratory laparotomy and a large trichobezoar was removed. Her postoperative course was uneventful and she was referred to the psychiatric department for further management.