Rapunzel syndrome complicated with pancreatitis, intussusception and intestinal perforation

Abstract

We report a case of a 4-year-old girl with limited financial resources, a background history marked by chronic abdominal discomfort and a positive Helicobacter pylori stool antigen test. The child presented with pallor, striking epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting. Blood tests reported high serum lipase levels. Investigations showed proof of nodular gastritis, intussusception and mild acute pancreatitis. The surgical procedure revealed Rapunzel syndrome complicated with intussusception and intestinal perforation, successfully treated. The postoperative course went uncomplicated.