A Different Pica Type “Pagophagia” in Adult

Abstract

Pica is defined as 'the persistent eating of non nutritive substances without an association with an aversion to food'. Pagophagia is particular from of pica characterized by ingestion of ice, freezer frost or iced drinks. It often associated with iron or calcium deficiency. There is limited information about pagophagia. Only few cases of pagophagia have been reported. The causes of pagophagia, risk factor, the relationship between mental disorders and treatment are not fully known. A 37 year old woman who had complaints of obsessive compulsive diorder and pagophagia was presented in this case report. Taking notice of items about diagnosing and treating in this kind of patients are discussed in this case report.