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Eating disorders
A practice question in the style of the AMC Part 1 MCQ exam. Choose your answer to see the explanation.
A 19-year-old lost 18 kg over 6 months by restricting, but her BMI is 23. Her pulse is 42. What is the most likely diagnosis?
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The answer is A: Atypical anorexia nervosa.
Large weight loss with anorexia features at normal weight is atypical anorexia, which can be dangerous.
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