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A CASE OF BODY DYSMORPHIC DISORDER

ANU RITA J JAYARAMAN

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A 18 year old young adult presenting with a belief that his face appears like a monkey with
severe socio occupational impairment for the past 3 years, with depressive features. He was
diagnosed as a case of Body dysmorphic disorder with moderate depression and treated with
pharmacotherapy and psychotherapy.

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