Anorexia Nervosa Complicating Pediatric Crohn Disease—Case Report and Literature Review

Anorexia Nervosa Complicating Pediatric Crohn Disease—Case Report and Literature Review

Crohn disease and anorexia nervosa share common symptoms of weight loss and reduced oral intake. The prevalence of both disorders has increased over time. Symptoms of Crohn disease and anorexia nervosa can mimic each other leading to a delayed diagnosis and requiring complex, multidisciplinary manag...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Aedin Collins, Elizabeth Nolan, Michelle Hurley, Antoinette D'Alton, Séamus Hussey
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2018-10-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
Subjects:
Crohn disease
adolescent
anorexia nervosa
BMI
weight loss
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fped.2018.00283/full
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Summary:Crohn disease and anorexia nervosa share common symptoms of weight loss and reduced oral intake. The prevalence of both disorders has increased over time. Symptoms of Crohn disease and anorexia nervosa can mimic each other leading to a delayed diagnosis and requiring complex, multidisciplinary management. Here we present a case of a 15 year old girl with Crohn disease who subsequently developed anorexia nervosa, and review the published literature on the occurrence of both diagnoses.
ISSN:2296-2360

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