Anorexia nervosa in a patient with XY gonadal dysgenesis.

Authors :: McCluskey SE
Lacey JH
Source :: The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science [Br J Psychiatry] 1992 Jan; Vol. 160, pp. 114-6.
Publication Year :: 1992
Abstract: This is the first report of a case of anorexia nervosa in a woman with XY gonadal dysgenesis. Anorexia nervosa is a potential complication of gonadal dysgenesis, stemming not only from the disorder itself but from its investigation and treatment.

Subjects :: Adult
Anorexia Nervosa diagnosis
Anorexia Nervosa genetics
Female
Gonadal Dysgenesis, 46,XY diagnosis
Gonadal Dysgenesis, 46,XY genetics
Humans
Psychosexual Development
Anorexia Nervosa psychology
Body Image
Gender Identity
Gonadal Dysgenesis, 46,XY psychology
Sick Role

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0007-1250
Volume :: 160
Database :: MEDLINE
Journal :: The British journal of psychiatry : the journal of mental science
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 1543990
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.160.1.114