Night Eating Syndrome: Report of a family case.
Night eating syndrome (NES) represents a circadian delay in the pattern of eating. As there are genetic links for other eating- and circadian-based disorders, it is likely that there is a genetic basis for NES as well. We present a family case study of three identified patients and their extensive family history of NES and co-morbid mood disorders. This case report suggested that NES may have a heritable feature, particularly nocturnal ingestions. Of the seven identified cases, four had co-morbid mood disorders, and all descended from a couple with bipolar disorder and delusional disorder. More work is needed to understand the extent of genetic influence on NES, and the relationship between NES and other psychiatric disorders.
Istanbul Gelisim University, Department of Psychology, Istanbul, Turkey. Electronic address: guzinsevincer@yahoo.com.
Güzin M
GM
Sevinçer
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Center for Weight and Eating Disorders (Suite 3027) and Stunkard Weight Management Program (Mezzanine), 3535 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3309, United States. Electronic address: kca@mail.med.upenn.edu.
Kelly C
KC
Allison
D000328:Adult; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D015897:Comorbidity; D001068:Feeding and Eating Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000235:genetics; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D019964:Mood Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology; D010375:Pedigree; D013577:Syndrome
Familial; Genetic; Night Eating Syndrome