title: Polyglandular autoimmune syndrome and anorexia nervosa.
abstract: The first case of polyglandular autoimmune syndrome (PAS) in a patient with anorexia nervosa is reported. The association of pernicious anemia with vitiligo and endocrine hypofunction (PAS) is reviewed. Eating disorder patients with B12 deficiency who have vitiligo or a history of endocrine hypofunction should have a Schilling test to exclude pernicious anemia.
authors.affiliation: University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, Ontario.
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kam
authors.forename: C L
authors.initials: CL
authors.lastname: Birmingham
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Goldner
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000752:Anemia, Pernicious / Q000175:diagnosis; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000150:complications*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D016884:Polyendocrinopathies, Autoimmune / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology*; D014805:Vitamin B 12 / Q000097:blood
chemical_list: D014805:Vitamin B 12