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The concepts of disorders of body image are reviewed from three aspects: sociocultural, neurological and psychiatric disorders. Particular attention is paid to the construct of body dysmorphic disorder as defined in the DSMIII-R and the separation of this from somatic delusional disorder. The recognition of associated psychopathology will frequently lead to successful treatment before too much time is spent on fruitless attempts at treatment of the presenting complaint.
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