Gelatinous bone marrow transformation secondary to unusual eating habits and drastic weight loss.
BMJ Case Rep
; 20132013 Jul 16.
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ABSTRACT
Gelatinous bone marrow transformation (GMT), also known as starvation bone marrow, has been reported in a number of chronic illnesses, eating disorders (anorexia nervosa) and malignancies. We report the case of a 37-year-old man with a history of bipolar disorder and obesity (weighing >300 pounds) who presented due to recently developing a deep yellow colour to his skin. Over the past 2 years, through diet and exercise, he lost over 150 pounds. He reported running 6-8 miles per day and eating 'lots of squash'. We made the diagnosis of starvation hepatitis and bone marrow degeneration, and referred the patient to a dietician and haematologist/oncologist, where improvements were observed at 4 weeks follow-up.
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Assunto principal:
Doenças da Medula Óssea
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Redução de Peso
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Comportamento Alimentar
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2013
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Article