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- A man in his early 30s experienced chronic pyloric obstruction for 4 years, presenting with recurrent vomiting, ultimately linked to a blockage caused by a Flammulina mushroom.
- Diagnostic imaging and lab tests indicated gastric issues, leading to an endoscopic procedure where the foreign object was identified and removed.
- post-removal, the patient experienced complete resolution of symptoms, highlighting the need for thorough diagnostics in similar cases where obstructions may not follow typical patterns.
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