Which pathological change is most likely associated

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A 14-year-old girl is brought to the clinic by her parents for evaluation. Her mother states that the daughter has been on a diet for the past eight months, which has caused her to lose about 15 lbs (6.8 kg) in the past month. She frequently misses breakfast and lunch and often secretly throws her dinner in the trash. She perceives herself as fat and ugly. The patient states she started dieting when her brother teased her that she was fat. Physical examination reveals a BMI of 16 kg/m2. She appears lean. Which pathological change is most likely associated with the patient's underlying condition?

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