Late-onset anorexia nervosa in schizophrenia: a case report

The authors report a case of a woman with chronic schizophrenia who developed anorexia nervosa in middle age. The reported rarity of this diagnostic combination and the need to be aware of treatment issues in all patients with coexisting psychoses and eating disorder symptoms are discussed.

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Published in:	Annals of clinical psychiatry Vol. 9; no. 2; p. 109
Main Authors:	Muñoz, C E, Ryan, W G
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-06-1997
Subjects:	Age of Onset Anorexia Nervosa - complications Anorexia Nervosa - diagnosis Chronic Disease Female Humans Middle Aged Schizophrenia - complications Time Factors
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Summary:	The authors report a case of a woman with chronic schizophrenia who developed anorexia nervosa in middle age. The reported rarity of this diagnostic combination and the need to be aware of treatment issues in all patients with coexisting psychoses and eating disorder symptoms are discussed.
ISSN:	1040-1237
DOI:	10.3109/10401239709147783