Why do individuals with anorexia die? A case of sudden death
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The case of the sudden death of a 36-year-old woman with longstanding anorexia nervosa (AN) that revealed some unexpected autopsy findings is discussed. The case illustrates that in AN, pathology might not manifest with obvious clinical features and therefore a high level of clinical vigilance is required.
Publication Name: The International Journal of Eating Disorders
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0276-3478
Year: 2006
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Diffuse soft tissue emphysema in anorexia nervosa: A case report
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A patient with anorexia nervosa with spontaneous diffuse soft tissue emphysema and bicytopenia, improved gradually and diffuse soft tissue emphysema was completely resolved. This condition seemed benign and required a short period of hospitalization.
Publication Name: The International Journal of Eating Disorders
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0276-3478
Year: 2005
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Advanced anorexia nervosa, associated with pneumomediastinum, pneumothorax, and soft-tissue emphysema without esophageal lesion
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A case study of a 20-year old female patient suffering from anorexia nervosa who latter developed soft-tissue emphysema is studied. The extent to which these symptoms are interrelated in the sense of a casual nexus is discussed.
Publication Name: The International Journal of Eating Disorders
Subject: Psychology and mental health
ISSN: 0276-3478
Year: 2005
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