[Anxiety driven atypical eating disorder in the course of phenylketonuria]. / Die Angst vor der Aminosäure: Atypische Essstörung bei angeborenem Enzymdefekt--Fall 2 / 2015.

ABSTRACT

HISTORY AND ADMISSION FINDINGS: Phenylketonuria is the most common genetic disease in amino acid metabolism. We report the case of a 22-year old patient with phenylketonuria and psychological symptoms. After early treatment, phenylalanine levels had been controlled and were within target area. INVESTIGATIONS Clinical interview and psychometrics showed atypical eating disorder and anxiety disorder. DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND COURSE Possible toxic effects and psychological factors may play a role in pathogenesis. CONCLUSIONS: Most likely the frequency of eating disorders and anxiety disorders in phenylketonuria is underestimated.