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15139557

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
2
pubmed:dateCreated
2004-5-13
pubmed:abstractText
Anorexia nervosa is a common problem in young adults that may present with a variety of metabolic and hematologic abnormalities, as well as weight loss and psychological disturbances. We present a young man with a long history of anorexia nervosa who developed pancytopenia associated with decreased bone marrow cellularity and abnormal architecture and marrow infiltration with an amorphous, gelatinous substance characteristic of anorexia nervosa. The patient also developed osteopenia with evidence of excessive calcium excretion. The pancytopenia and marrow function reverted to normal with therapeutic and dietary intervention. The effects of eating disorders can result in serious consequences with respect to an individual's health and well-being. A host of hematologic abnormalities that are associated with anorexia nervosa have the potential of increasing the risk of infection and bleeding. Additionally, because of the insidious development of anemia in some patients, decreased performance status and chronic fatigue can pose significant compromises in one's daily activities and work effort. Anorexia nervosa is a chronic illness that is distinctly more common in females than in males (ratio of 10 to 1), but can affect males in an equally debilitating manner, requiring multiple modalities of therapeutic intervention and consultation. We present the case of a male referred to the hematology department because of pancytopenia, chronic fatigue, and back pain. A diagnosis of anorexia nervosa had been made 10 years prior at the age of 18 years.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:issn
1098-1861
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
103
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
38-40
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2004
pubmed:articleTitle
Hematologic and metabolic abnormalities in a patient with anorexia nervosa.
pubmed:affiliation
Marshfield Clinic, Marshfield, Wis 54449, USA.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Case Reports