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Childhood onset neuropsychiatric disorders in adult eating disorder patients: A pilot study

Wentz, Elisabet, Lacey, J. Hubert, Waller, Glenn, Råstam, Maria, Turk, Jeremy, Gillberg, Christopher·2005·European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
DOI 10.1007/s00787-005-0494-3
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Background Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have been suggested to be overrepresented in anorexia nervosa. This study aimed to explore the comorbidity of ASD and other childhood onset neuropsychiatric disorders (COND) [attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) and tic disorders] in a group of severe eating disorder (ED) patients. Method Thirty female ED patients from a specialist hospital clinic were examined on measures tapping into COND and personality disorders. Results In our group of longstanding ED, 53% had at least one COND diagnosis; 23% had ASD, 17% had AD/HD, and 27% had a tic disorder. Conclusions These preliminary data suggest that COND may be common in patients with severe ED and should be kept in mind when treating these patients.

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  • A further narrative review identified additional high-risk groups for ADHD, including people with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, extremely low birth weight, eating disorders such as binge eating disorder, sleep disorders, or problem gambling.

    “A further narrative review identified additional groups, for example, people with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder (Lange et al., 2018), extremely low birth weight (Momany et al., 2018), eating disorders such as binge eating disorder (Wentz et al., 2005; Yates et al., 2009), sleep disorders (Cortese et al., 2009; Sedky et al., 2014), or problem gambling (Dowling et al., 2015).”

    From The Australian evidence-based clinical practice guideline for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (2023) · cites this paper as Wentz et al., 2005

    The Discussion reports ADHD in a small group of women with severe eating disorders, specifically those with binge-eating/purging anorexia nervosa. It does not establish the claim for binge eating disorder, which is distinct from that anorexia subgroup. The other listed groups are attributed to other citations, not Wentz et al. (LLM, conf=0.88)

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Authors
Wentz, E., Lacey, J. H., Waller, G., Råstam, M., Turk, J., & Gillberg, C.
Affiliations
  • University of Gothenburg (SE)
  • St George's Hospital (GB)
  • St George's, University of London (GB)
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Venue
European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
2005-12
Volume
14
Issue
8
Pages
431-437
ISSN
  • 1018-8827 (ISSN-L)
  • 1435-165X
DOI
10.1007/s00787-005-0494-3
OpenAlex
W2071938440
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130
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FWCI
5.79
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
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Locations
  • European Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
  • White Rose Research Online (University of Leeds, The University of Sheffield, University of York) (acceptedVersion)
  • Lund University Publications (Lund University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Eating Disorders and Behaviors
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Clinical Psychology › Personality Disorders and Psychopathology
Keywords
eating disorders, anorexia nervosa, autism spectrum disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, tic disorders, personality disorders, comorbidities, female patients
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Feeding and Eating Disorders, Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity, Autistic Disorder, Female, Humans, Impulsive Behavior, Middle Aged, Personality Disorders, Pilot Projects, Sweden, Tic Disorders, Comorbidity, Age of Onset

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