We report a female patient with neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) who developed anorexia nervosa (AN) in her early 30s. This required several admissions for weight restoration. The patient’s body image concerns and experience of stigma related to the dermatological manifestations of NF1 and her misconceptions regarding the relationship between weight and NF1 appeared to be aetiological factors for AN development. This view influenced the psychotherapeutic approach she received for AN, which was…
