Reversible brain atrophy and subcortical high signal on MRI in a patient with anorexia nervosa.
Anorexia nervosa (AN), usually seen in young girls, is characterised by severe emaciation induced by self-imposed starvation. Enlargement of the ventricular system and sulci has been reported, as has high signal on T2-weighted images. We present a case with atrophic changes and high signal on T2-weighted images, which resolved completely following weight gain.
Drevelengas
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Asklipios-Aristotelio Diagnostic Centre, Thessaloniki, Greece.
Chourmouzi
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Pitsavas
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Charitandi
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Boulogianni
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D000293:Adolescent; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D001284:Atrophy / Q000209:etiology; D001921:Brain / Q000473:pathology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D012074:Remission Induction; D015430:Weight Gain