[Mannequin syndrome]

Acta Otorhinolaryngol Belg. 1986;40(4):678-81.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Describe since the beginning of the fifties, the mannequin syndrome consists of anorexia, amenorrhea and swelling of the parotid glands. This variety of symptoms is usually found in young female patients who want to remain thin. In fact, this syndrome has been several times diagnosed in fashion models or airhostesses;hence the term "mannequin syndrome".

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amenorrhea / complications*
  • Anorexia Nervosa / complications*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Hypertrophy / complications
  • Parotid Gland / pathology*
  • Syndrome