Anorexia nervosa masking the diagnosis of spinal meningioma: A case report

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Abstract

A case report of an adolescent female with signs and symptoms of both anorexia nervosa and high thoracic spinal cord meningioma is presented. Similarities in the presentation of both conditions are discussed, with emphasis on the early diagnosis of anorexia nervosa masking and delaying diagnosis of the thoracic meningioma. The contribution of the family and doctor-patient relationship in delaying the diagnosis are discussed. Pertinent literature is also reviewed.

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