Adele Fiordelisi, Micol Stivala, Roberta Pellegrino, Elisabetta Innocenti, Sandra Trapani
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Pitfalls in the diagnosis of eating disorders: a case series from infancy to adolescence.
Purpose: Eating disorders, encompassing a spectrum of conditions, significantly affect individuals throughout their lifespan, especially children and adolescents. Because of their rising incidence, misdiagnosis remains a challenge in paediatrics.
Methods: This study presents an educational case series documenting organic disorders that were initially misdiagnosed as feeding and eating disorders.
Results: Through comprehensive assessments, including medical history, physical examinations, and specialized evaluations, we stress the importance of ruling out medical conditions that can mimic an eating disorder at presentation. Timely recognition and referral to specialized care are essential for improved outcomes.
Conclusion: We highlight the crucial role of continuous reassessment, particularly in cases of evolving symptoms or inadequate response to treatments. A multidisciplinary approach in diagnosing and managing paediatric feeding and eating disorders is of fundamental importance to ensure prompt identification and adequate referral.
期刊介绍:
Eating and Weight Disorders - Studies on Anorexia, Bulimia and Obesity is a scientific journal whose main purpose is to create an international forum devoted to the several sectors of eating disorders and obesity and the significant relations between them. The journal publishes basic research, clinical and theoretical articles on eating disorders and weight-related problems: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, subthreshold eating disorders, obesity, atypical patterns of eating behaviour and body weight regulation in clinical and non-clinical populations.