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Anorexia nervosa with hyperthyroidism: case report.

B Byerley, D W Black, B I Grosser

The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry

|August 1, 1983

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Anorexia nervosa often causes "low triiodothyronine syndrome" with normal thyroid hormones, mimicking hypothyroidism. This case highlights anorexia nervosa presenting with unexpected hyperthyroidism, challenging typical presentations.

Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Nutritional Psychiatry

Background:

Anorexia nervosa (AN) is frequently associated with metabolic alterations.
The "low triiodothyronine syndrome" (LT3S) is a common endocrine finding in AN, characterized by low triiodothyronine (T3) levels while thyroxine (T4) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) remain normal, mimicking hypothyroidism.

Observation:

This report details a rare case of anorexia nervosa.
The patient presented with clinical signs of hypometabolism.
Unexpectedly, the patient exhibited laboratory findings consistent with hyperthyroidism, not the typical LT3S.

Findings:

The case challenges the typical endocrine profile observed in anorexia nervosa.
Thyroid function tests revealed hyperthyroidism, contrasting with the expected "low triiodothyronine syndrome" often seen in AN.

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This suggests a broader spectrum of thyroid dysfunction in anorexia nervosa.

Implications:

Clinicians should consider a wider range of thyroid abnormalities in patients with anorexia nervosa.
This case underscores the importance of comprehensive endocrine evaluation in AN.
Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms behind varied thyroid presentations in eating disorders.