Weight restoration in atypical anorexia nervosa: A clinical conundrum

We report the case of a 15 ‐year old female with a history of obesity and irregular periods who presented with significant weight loss and absence of menses for 3 months. She was hospitalized for severe malnutrition and bradycardia, initiated family based treatment, and regained periods. However, her vital sign instability and eating disorder cognitions did not resolve until she reached a weight at which point her periods again ceased due to polycystic ovary syndrome. This case highlights the need for regular monitoring during weight recovery and the clinical challenge of determining the treatment goal weight in adole scents with EDs and prior obesity.
Source: International Journal of Eating Disorders - Category: Eating Disorders & Weight Management Authors: Tags: CLINICAL CASE REPORT Source Type: research