To explore aspects of anorexia nervosa occurring in older populations, especially men, by reviewing the literature and presenting a case study of an elderly man with unexplained vomiting and weight loss.
Method:
The literature is reviewed and an illustrative case study of an elderly man with unexplained vomiting and weight loss is described.
Conclusions:
Anorexia nervosa is an uncommon cause of unexplained weight loss in the elderly, but may be under-recognized and associated with a high level of mortality.
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