title: Anorexia nervosa.
abstract: Anorexia nervosa is a complex neuroendocrine-psychiatric illness that affects adolescents; its origins and pathophysiology are still poorly understood. The typical psychologic and physiologic characteristics of the illness are discussed, and the multidisciplinary team approach to diagnosis and management is outlined.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D011613:Psychotherapy