Reversal of bone marrow hypoplasia in anorexia nervosa: Case report

Background Bone marrow hypoplasia seems to be uncommon in anorexia nervosa. This marrow abnormality is rapidly reversible with intensive nutritional rehabilitation. The patient described in this case report had anorexia nervosa. Method She presented with complete serous atrophy of the bone marrow associated with pancytopenia. Results She was cured with recombinant human erythropoietin administered subcutaneosly. After 25, days, the hematological situation was normalized. Discussion The possible advantage and practical implications of the administration of erythropoietin are discussed. © 2000 by John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Int J Eat Disord 27: 480–482, 2000.