Koro syndrome associated with obsessive-compulsive disorder: clinical case and brief review

This article describes a rare case of a patient with koro ’ s syndrome secondary to obsessive-compulsive disorder. In this article we present the description of a case report and review of the literature by searching articles published in PubMed since 2000, with the keywords: “ koro syndrome ” , “ obsessive-compulsive disorder ” and “ koro-like symptoms ” . Articles prior to 2000 were also analyzed for historical considerations. A patient with koro ’ s syndrome secondary to obsessive-compulsive disorder with good response to pharmaceutical and cognitive behavioral therapy combination. Being aware of this diagnosis and its clinical management is essential to identify the underlying conditions and optimize treatment.
Source: Jornal Brasileiro de Psiquiatria - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research