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*More concerned by quality rather than quantity of food
*More concerned by quality rather than quantity of food
*Weight gain
*Weight gain
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*Compulsive episode
*[[Psychosis|Psyschotic episode]]


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Revision as of 01:16, 20 July 2020

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Joanna Ekabua, M.D. [2]

Synonyms and keywords:: Gourmand Syndrome

Overview

Gourmand syndrome is a benign eating disorder that arises as a result of a lesion to the right anterior cerebral hemisphere. It involves the cortical areas, basal ganglia, or limbic structures. Patients with gourmand syndrome are preoccupied with fine food.

Prominent cognitive symptoms associated with Gourmand syndrome include

  • Visual-spatial dysfunctions.
  • Impaired learning and recall of figures
  • Recalling of a geometric figure when 90 degrees rotated
  • Poor performance in figural fluency and verbal fluency. Twelve
  • Left hemispatial neglect

Historical Perspective

  • There is limited information about the historical perspective of Gourmand syndrome.
  • Gourmand syndrome is derived from the French word gourmand which means someone who heartily enjoys eating fine food and drink, or simply a food lover; the term “gourmet” is reserved for a food connoisseur. Although commonly not considered a pathology, gourmand eating may sometimes indicate focal brain damage.[1]

Classification

Pathophysiology

Clinical Features

  • Clinical features of Gourmand syndrome ranges from[1]

Differentiating Gourmand Syndrome From Other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Age

Gender

Race

Risk Factors

Common risk factors in the development of Gourmand syndrome are

Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Criteria

Symptoms

Symptoms of Gourmand syndrome may include the following:[1]

  • Outgoing and eating-oriented behavior
  • Aroused only by conversations about food
  • Desires for homemade meals become more precise and exotic
  • More concerned by quality rather than quantity of food
  • Weight gain
  • Depression
  • Compulsive episode
  • Psyschotic episode

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Surgery

Prevention

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Regard M, Landis T (1997). ""Gourmand syndrome": eating passion associated with right anterior lesions". Neurology. 48 (5): 1185–90. doi:10.1212/wnl.48.5.1185. PMID 9153440.

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