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KMID : 0377819910110111318
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Diagnosis and Treatment
1991 Volume.11 No. 11 p.1318 ~ p.1321
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A CASE OF DYSMORPHOPHOBIA
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어경선/Eoh, Kyeong Sun
김은혜/김광수/Kim, Eun Hye/Kim, Kwang Soo
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Abstract
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The patients of dysmorphophobia believe that they are physically misshapen or defective in some specific way, although their objective appearance is unremarkable. Their conviction is either a delusion or a overvalued idea, and it is grossly disproportionate to any objective disease or deformity. The onset is insidious, with the concern about one´s appearance developing gradually. It may occur as a nonspecific symptom in a wide range of psychiatric conditions, from schizophrenia to neurosis and personality disorders. The discussion of treatment has been restricted to a handful of case reports, and these have been mainly concerned with pharmacological approaches. Long - term treatment is necessary, as relapse after discontinuation is common. We experienced a case of typical dysmorphophobia. So we report this case with a brief review of literiture.
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