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[Mental anorexia]

A S Nava1, C M Sarmento

  • 1Departamento de Psiquiatria, Hospital São Francisco Xavier, Lisboa.

Acta Medica Portuguesa
|April 2, 1998
PubMed
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This case study details a rare male patient diagnosed with anorexia nervosa, highlighting the condition's insidious development and outlining a multidisciplinary treatment approach for this complex eating disorder.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Eating Disorders

Background:

  • Anorexia nervosa is a complex eating disorder characterized by self-starvation and an intense fear of gaining weight.
  • While predominantly affecting females, male anorexia nervosa presents unique diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
  • Understanding the theoretical underpinnings of anorexia nervosa is crucial for effective clinical evaluation and management.

Observation:

  • Presents a rare clinical case of anorexia nervosa in a male patient admitted in 1994.
  • Documents the insidious progression of the eating disorder with increasing severity over time.
  • Details the essential clinical features observed during the patient's evaluation.

Findings:

  • The male patient exhibited a rare presentation of anorexia nervosa.

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  • The case illustrates the gradual and severe development of the pathological process.
  • Key diagnostic features of anorexia nervosa in males were identified.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of recognizing anorexia nervosa in males, a demographic often underdiagnosed.
    • Highlights the need for a comprehensive, multidisciplinary approach to treating male anorexia nervosa.
    • Provides insights into the insidious nature and clinical evaluation of this rare presentation of anorexia nervosa.