Anorexia nervosa in males: a report of 12 cases.
The demographic and clinical features of 12 male patients with anorexia nervosa were investigated by means of a retrospective analysis of their medical records. The clinical characteristics of the male patients were found to be remarkably similar to those reported for female patients and our findings concur with previously published literature. There appears however to be a greater tendency to exercise excessively. The importance of recognising anorexia nervosa in males is emphasized.
Touyz
S W
SW
Department of Medical Psychology, Westmead Hospital, New South Wales.
Kopec-Schrader
E M
EM
Beumont
P J
PJ
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy; D015992:Body Mass Index; D001835:Body Weight; D002648:Child; D005247:Feeding Behavior / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D010552:Personality Assessment; D011569:Psychiatric Status Rating Scales; D012189:Retrospective Studies