Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Review
. 1987 Mar;14(1):177-201.

Anorexia nervosa

T J Long
  • PMID: 3550847
Review

Anorexia nervosa

T J Long. Prim Care. 1987 Mar.

Abstract

Anorexia nervosa is a complex neuroendocrine-psychiatric illness that affects adolescents; its origins and pathophysiology are still poorly understood. The typical psychologic and physiologic characteristics of the illness are discussed, and the multidisciplinary team approach to diagnosis and management is outlined.

PubMed Disclaimer