A patient with bulimia nervosa and profound folate deficiency.
A case is reported of a young woman with bulimia nervosa who presented with profound folate deficiency. This association has not been reported before despite the increased theoretical possibility. Initially she has responded well to folic acid therapy and social support.
D000293:Adolescent; D002032:Bulimia / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005494:Folic Acid Deficiency / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans