title: Anorexia nervosa in a male: comment and illustration.
abstract: Attention is drawn to the possible diagnosis of anorexia nervosa in young males with weight loss. The symptoms and signs are described, along with the setting in which the condition may develop. These points are illustrated by reference to a recently treated case. The poor prognosis of anorexia nervosa in males is emphasised.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D003863:Depression / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male