A 16-year-old girl presents with significant weight loss over 6 months (BMI 16 kg/m²). She expresses an intense fear of gaining weight and has a disto...

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A 16-year-old girl presents with significant weight loss over 6 months (BMI 16 kg/m²). She expresses an intense fear of gaining weight and has a distorted perception of her body shape. Her periods stopped 4 months ago. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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Anorexia nervosa

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Bulimia nervosa

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Depression

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Generalized anxiety disorder

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Body dysmorphic disorder

mrcgp akt MCQ (SBA): Anorexia Nervosa

A 16-year-old girl presents with significant weight loss over 6 months (BMI 16 kg/m²). She expresses an intense fear of gaining weight and has a distorted perception of her body shape. Her periods stopped 4 months ago. What is the most likely diagnosis?