Clinical, biochemical, and hematological characteristics of community‐dwelling adolescent and young adult males with anorexia nervosa
<h3>Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">Data regarding clinical characteristics in males with AN are limited. We aimed to delineate clinical, biochemical, and hematological features in community-dwelling adolescent and young adult males with AN.</p><h3>Method</h3>...
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2021
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| الملخص: | <h3>Objective</h3><p dir="ltr">Data regarding clinical characteristics in males with AN are limited. We aimed to delineate clinical, biochemical, and hematological features in community-dwelling adolescent and young adult males with AN.</p><h3>Method</h3><p dir="ltr">A retrospective chart review of electronic medical records from 2000 to 2016 was conducted for 53 males aged 10–23 years old; AN (<i>n</i> = 36) and healthy controls (<i>n</i> = 17) were similar for Tanner stage.</p><h3>Results</h3><p dir="ltr">Adolescent and young adult males with AN were diagnosed at a mean age of 15.9 ± 3.0 years. The most prevalent strategy for weight loss (following calorie restriction) was over-exercising. Labs demonstrated polycythemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia, but no electrolyte abnormalities. Compared with healthy controls of similar Tanner stage, males with AN had lower total testosterone levels. A significant proportion of males with AN had traumatic bone fractures.</p><h3>Discussion</h3><p dir="ltr">Over-exercising is a common secondary weight loss strategy in males with AN. Testosterone levels are lower than in controls, but electrolyte abnormalities are rare. With enhanced provider awareness, diagnostic delays may be prevented.</p><h2>Other Information</h2><p dir="ltr">Published in: International Journal of Eating Disorders<br>License: <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/" target="_blank">http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/</a><br>See article on publisher's website: <a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.23622" target="_blank">http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/eat.23622</a></p> |
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