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Contribution title 2712 - Relation of Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder in the Spectrum of Anorexia Nervosa to Obesity: A Case Report
Contribution code PS01-52 (P)
Authors
  1. Tuğba Kalyoncu Izmir Tepecik Research and Training Hospital Presenter
  2. Burak Baytunca Erzurum Research and Training Hospital
  3. Burcu Özbaran Ege University School of Medicine
  4. Sezen Köse Ege University School of Medicine
Form of presentation Poster
Topic
  • ADHD
  • Eating disorders
  • Obesity
Abstract Objective: Eating disorders are a growing health problem among adolescents, and have increasingly become the focus of studies due to their prevalence. Both obesity and anorexia nervosa are associated maladaptive eating behaviors that may be relevant to the development. With this case report, it is intended to discuss the diagnosis and management of a female adolescent patient, diagnosed with obesity and attention deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Method: A 16-year-old, female, obese adolescent was referred to our in-patient clinic due to regulate maladaptive eating styles, depressive symptoms, and ADHD symptoms. Her early course of illness, diagnostic process, treatment and short-term outcome are described.
Result: At the time of discharge, the patient’ Clinical Global Impression (CGI) scale severity item score was 2 (borderline mentally ill) and CGI improvement item score was 2 (much improved).
Conclusion: We reported the present case with the purpose of establishing a pediatric approach to obesity, a disease not included in DSM-5 under eating disorders, yet we believe share common underlying genetic and environmental causes.