Anorexia nervosa is a common psychiatric condition that most often affects young adults. If left untreated, it can have significant morbidity and mortality.
Methods and discussion: In this report, we describe a woman first diagnosed with anorexia nervosa at age 92 and we discuss the relevant diagnostic and treatment-related issues.
Conclusion: This case underscores the need to heighten diagnostic sensitivity for this and other eating disorders at any age.
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