Table 1

Common physical signs and diagnostic findings in anorexia nervosa

System

Findings

Dermatologic

brittle nails, lanugo-like facial hair, carotenodermia, thinning scalp hair

Immunologic

reduced number of CD4 and CD8 cells, reduced serum compliment levels

Hematologic

anemia, leukopenia, reduced erythrocyte sedimentation rate

Cardiovascular

bradycardia, hypotension, QT prolongation

Metabolic/Endocrine

hypoglycemia, hypercholesterolemia, hypokalemia, euthyroid sick syndrome, diabetes insipidus, preserved serum albumin

Krantz and Mehler BMC Cardiovascular Disorders 2004 4:10   doi:10.1186/1471-2261-4-10