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World J Clin Cases. Jun 26, 2025; 13(18): 103426
Published online Jun 26, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i18.103426
Published online Jun 26, 2025. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v13.i18.103426
Figure 1 Endoscopic findings and treatment of persimmon bezoar.
A: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy showing an elongated, black gastric bezoar approximately 10 cm in length; B: Infrared spectrometry of the bezoar fragments revealing a > 98% similarity to the spectra of persimmon extracts, confirming the diagnosis of persimmon bezoar; C: Endoscopic fragmentation of the bezoar using alligator forceps; D: Bezoar fragments after successful fragmentation. The procedure was completed in 2.5 hours.
- Citation: Iwamuro M, Yoshikawa T, Kamio T, Hirata S, Matsueda K, Kametaka D, Otsuka M. Temporal changes in computed tomography findings of a persimmon bezoar: A case report. World J Clin Cases 2025; 13(18): 103426
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v13/i18/103426.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v13.i18.103426