Dysmorphophobia: a case successfully treated using a multidisciplinary approach.
Dysmorphophobia is a syndrome in which a person of normal appearance becomes obsessed with an aspect of their appearance which they feel is noticeably defective, and for which they constantly seek treatment. This case report describes the successful management of a young woman with dysmorphophobia using a multidisciplinary approach.
Kells
B E
BE
Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, School of Clinical Dentistry, Queen's University of Belfast.
Kime
D L
DL
Kennedy
J G
JG
Freeman
R
R
D000328:Adult; D001828:Body Image; D003442:Crowns; D004955:Esthetics, Dental; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000523:psychology* / Q000628:therapy