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Teenager With Abdominal Pain and Decreased Appetite.

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Abstract
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A 16-year-old girl presented to her primary care physician with a one-month history of decreased appetite and abdominal pain. She had normal bowel movements and no vomiting, but her periumbilical pain limited her ability to finish most meals. She had gradual weight loss over the previous 2 years, and during the previous 4 years, she intermittently received counseling for depression after the loss of her mother. Her initial physical examination and laboratory evaluation were unremarkable. She was referred to a nutritionist, adolescent medicine, and pediatric gastroenterology. Her presentation evolved over time, which ultimately led to a definitive diagnosis.

Year of Publication
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2020
Journal
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Pediatrics
Volume
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145
Issue
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5
ISSN Number
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0031-4005
URL
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http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=long&pmid=32350022
DOI
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10.1542/peds.2019-2233
Short Title
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Pediatrics
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