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GENDER DYSPHORIA IN A CHENNAI SUBURBAN BOY - A CASE REPORT

KARTHIK DEIVANAYAGAM R

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Given the ubiquity of gender as a social category, gender dysphoria may lead to affective confusion in social interaction ,poor peer relationship and emotional and              behavioral problems.1 Here we present a case of a 12 year old boy exhibiting cross-gender behaviours and co-morbid externalizing behaviours for the past 6 years. He was            diagnosed to have gender dysphoria with conduct disorder. We present this case for its unique presentation and                emerging significance of gender identity related issues in recent times in the public domain.


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