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Bilateral parotid enlargement as a presenting feature of bulimia nervosa in a post-adolescent male.
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  1. J. A. Buchanan,
  2. F. Fortune
  1. Department of Immunology, UMDS, Guy's Hospital, London Bridge, UK.

    Abstract

    An unusual case of bulimia nervosa in a post-adolescent male is reported. The clinical presentation was one of painless parotid swelling of 3 years duration with marked weight loss and underlying metabolic alkalosis. The diagnostic significance of parotid salivary gland swellings is discussed.

    http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/pgmj.70.819.27

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