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Massive gastric dilatation after a single binge in an anorectic woman
Kassem A Barada1, Cecilio R Azar, Aghiad O Al-Kutoubi
1Department of Internal Medicine, American University of Beirut Medical Center, Beirut, Lebanon. kb02@aub.edu.lb
Objective:
Massive gastric dilatation is a very serious condition that is extremely rare in patients with no history of gastrointestinal disease. Several cases have been reported in patients with eating disorders, particularly after a binge. We report here the case of a young woman who developed severe gastric dilatation after a single binge.
Methods:
A computed tomographic (CT) scan of the abdomen was done and a psychiatric evaluation was performed.
Results:
The diagnosis of acute gastric dilatation was confirmed and superior mesenteric artery syndrome was excluded. The patient responded to nasogastric drainage and bowel rest. She was also found to have situational anxiety and depressive symptoms as well as a nonspecified eating disorder.
Conclusion:
This case illustrates the serious sequel of even a single binge in any patient with abnormal dietary habits, and demonstrates the useful role of the CT scan in the diagnosis.
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