title: Haematological and immunological abnormalities in eating disorders.
abstract: Eating disorders are associated with a wide range of physical symptoms and signs and with aberrant laboratory findings. The frequency of haematological and immunological abnormalities reflects the key role of adequate nutrition in the maintenance of normal bone marrow and immune function. The nature of these abnormalities and their clinical implications are discussed here.
authors.affiliation: Department of Haematology, Newcastle General Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne.
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Howard
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Leggat
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Chaudhry
mesh_terms: D001856:Bone Marrow Examination; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D006402:Hematologic Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007154:Immune System Diseases / Q000097:blood / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D009752:Nutritional Status