Purpose: Pervasive refusal syndrome (PRS) is a rare psychiatric disease that affects children. It was first described by Lask in 1991 (Arch Dis Child 66:866–869, 1991). Recently, Otasowie and Collaborators reported a systematic review about PRS. Despite this, PRS has not yet been classified in DSM-5 and ICD-11 and the lack of evidence-based treatment makes this syndrome a real challenge for clinicians. The aim of this paper is to present our experience through the description of a case report and its treatment. Methods and results: The case reported is a girl aged 11 years that fits the clinical picture described in the literature of PRS. In previous reports, behavioural treatment was not used or appreciated; our case adds new knowledge regarding the PRS diagnosis and the successful behavioural treatment during hospitalization, which we describe in all its phases. Conclusion: PRS is a rare, life-threatening syndrome; it would be extremely important to have an official and evidence-based treatment guide. Level of evidence: Level V, case report.

Perrone A., Aruta S.F., Crucitti G., Gualandi P., Malaspina E., Marino M., et al. (2021). Pervasive refusal syndrome or anorexia nervosa: a case report with a successful behavioural treatment. EATING AND WEIGHT DISORDERS, 26(6), 2089-2093 [10.1007/s40519-020-00991-8].

Pervasive refusal syndrome or anorexia nervosa: a case report with a successful behavioural treatment

Perrone A.
Writing – Original Draft Preparation
;
Franzoni E.
Membro del Collaboration Group
;
Parmeggiani A.
Conceptualization
2021

Abstract

Purpose: Pervasive refusal syndrome (PRS) is a rare psychiatric disease that affects children. It was first described by Lask in 1991 (Arch Dis Child 66:866–869, 1991). Recently, Otasowie and Collaborators reported a systematic review about PRS. Despite this, PRS has not yet been classified in DSM-5 and ICD-11 and the lack of evidence-based treatment makes this syndrome a real challenge for clinicians. The aim of this paper is to present our experience through the description of a case report and its treatment. Methods and results: The case reported is a girl aged 11 years that fits the clinical picture described in the literature of PRS. In previous reports, behavioural treatment was not used or appreciated; our case adds new knowledge regarding the PRS diagnosis and the successful behavioural treatment during hospitalization, which we describe in all its phases. Conclusion: PRS is a rare, life-threatening syndrome; it would be extremely important to have an official and evidence-based treatment guide. Level of evidence: Level V, case report.
2021
Perrone A., Aruta S.F., Crucitti G., Gualandi P., Malaspina E., Marino M., et al. (2021). Pervasive refusal syndrome or anorexia nervosa: a case report with a successful behavioural treatment. EATING AND WEIGHT DISORDERS, 26(6), 2089-2093 [10.1007/s40519-020-00991-8].
Perrone A.; Aruta S.F.; Crucitti G.; Gualandi P.; Malaspina E.; Marino M.; Franzoni E.; Parmeggiani A.
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