Anorexia nervosa presenting as foot drop

Postgrad Med J. 1979 Jan;55(639):58-60. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.55.639.58.

Abstract

A patient with anorexia nervosa is reported whose presentation with foot drop was to a neurological department. Bilateral peroneal nerve palsies were subsequently demonstrated. The aetiology of these transient palsies is discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anorexia Nervosa / complications*
  • Anorexia Nervosa / diagnosis
  • Female
  • Foot Diseases / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Paralysis / etiology*
  • Peroneal Nerve