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Bulimia nervosa — ABFM Board MCQ

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A 22-year-old woman has recurrent binge eating followed by self-induced vomiting. BMI is 23 kg/m2. Dental enamel erosion and parotid enlargement are present. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?

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Correct answer: DBulimia nervosa

Binge eating with compensatory purging at normal weight is consistent with bulimia nervosa.

Reference: American Family Physician clinical reviews and AAFP guidance: https://www.aafp.org/pubs/afp.html