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Rev. bras. cir. plást ; 29(3): 467-472, jul.-sep. 2014. tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-750

ABSTRACT

O modus vivendi moderno tem produzido cada vez mais um crescente descontentamento em relação à anatomia corporal e a imaginação a respeito do corpo perfeito desperta um desejo no indivíduo nem sempre condizente com sua realidade. Sem limitação para as transfigurações, o corpo é modelado com base no sonho de uma estrutura corporal perfeita, na maioria das vezes, inalcançável, com os inúmeros procedimentos cirúrgicos propostos. Assim, é fundamental que os cirurgiões plásticos conheçam o Transtorno Dismórfico Corporal (TDC) ou dismorfofobia, desordem esta prevalente em ambos os sexos, em que a visão da aparência é deturpada, caracterizada pela inquietação excessiva de uma imperfeição física minúscula ou por imperfeições corporais ilusórias. O diagnóstico pode passar despercebido pelo não conhecimento, pelo subdiagnóstico ou pela preocupação apenas com a alteração corporal, o que pode trazer prejuízos pessoais, demandas jurídicas e até ajudar a manter o distúrbio.


The modern modus vivendi has promoted a growing discontentment in regard to self body image, and imagining a perfect body leads to a desire in an individual that is not always compatible with reality. With no limits in transfiguration, the body is modeled based on the dream of a perfect body structure, which is most times unattainable and requires numerous proposed surgical procedures. Therefore, it is of utmost importance for plastic surgeons to become aware of Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD), or dysmorphophobia. This is a disorder that is prevalent in both sexes, in which self visual appearance is distorted. It is also characterized by an excessive concern over a tiny physical imperfection or delusive physical imperfections. The diagnosis can remain unnoticed due to lack of knowledge, misdiagnosis, or concern only over body alterations, which may lead to personal damage, legal claims, and also risk of prolonging the disorder.


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Humans , Male , Female , History, 21st Century , Somatoform Disorders , Surgery, Plastic , Body Image , Review Literature as Topic , Anorexia Nervosa , Evaluation Study , Body Dysmorphic Disorders , Physical Appearance, Body , Mental Disorders , Antidepressive Agents , Somatoform Disorders/pathology , Somatoform Disorders/psychology , Surgery, Plastic/methods , Body Image/psychology , Anorexia Nervosa/pathology , Body Dysmorphic Disorders/surgery , Body Dysmorphic Disorders/pathology , Physical Appearance, Body/physiology , Mental Disorders/pathology , Mental Disorders/psychology , Antidepressive Agents/therapeutic use , Antidepressive Agents/pharmacology
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Rev. chil. dermatol ; 25(3): 244-250, 2009. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-552950

ABSTRACT

Anteriormente llamado dismorfofobia, el trastorno dismórfico corporal (TDC) se define como la preocupación excesiva y desproporcionada por un defecto mínimo o imaginario en la apariencia física. El defecto generalmente se encuentra en la cara, aunque puede ser en cualquier parte del cuerpo. Es una enfermedad de mal pronóstico que remite raramente de forma completa y provoca un deterioro en la vida del paciente, el cual demanda constantemente soluciones médicas o quirúrgicas; sin embargo, si es oportunamente sospechada y tratada, tiene un curso más favorable. Estos pacientes frecuentemente consultan a dermatólogos y cirujanos plásticos, con la idea de mejorar sus defectos físicos. Su trastorno psiquiátrico habitualmente es subdiagnosticado, lo que puede desencadenar una acción iatrogénica e incluso consecuencias médico-legales.


Formerly called dysmorphophobia, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is defined as the exaggerated, out of proportion preoccupation with the slightest or imaginary defect of the body s appearance. The defect is normally found on the face, although it can also be present in any part of the body. The prognosis for this condition is poor, and rarely goes entirely into remission, deteriorating the patient s quality of life. Those who suffer from this syndrome demand medical or surgical solutions. However, if early diagnosis and treatment are made the course of the disease may improve. Patients frequently seek dermatologists and plastic surgeons consultation to overcome these defects. Psychiatric disorders are commonly under-diagnosed and may lead to atrogenic actions, and possible legal consequences.


Subject(s)
Humans , Dermatology , Somatoform Disorders/diagnosis , Somatoform Disorders/therapy , Somatoform Disorders/epidemiology , Somatoform Disorders/etiology
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