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  • Assessment using DSM-IV-TR, DSM-5, and Rome III criteria.
  • Discussion of diagnostic delays, therapeutic challenges, and contextual/psychopathological determinants.

    • Main Results:

    • The patient met diagnostic criteria for bulimia nervosa and rumination syndrome.
    • Diagnostic delays and therapeutic difficulties were encountered.
    • Individual psychopathological features and contextual determinants were identified as contributing factors.

    Conclusions:

    • Health professionals require greater awareness of eating disorder prevalence in Africa, particularly rumination syndrome in young women.
    • There is insufficient evidence regarding effective therapies for rumination syndrome in individuals without intellectual impairment.
    • Further research and awareness are crucial for addressing eating disorders in diverse cultural settings.