音声障害を訴えた変形恐怖症 (dysmorphobia) の1例

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A case of dysmorphobia that developed after submucous resection of the nasal septum is reported. The patient presumed that his dysphonia had developed due to a perforation of the nasal septum that developed after submucous resection 15 years ago. Rhinologic examination revealed pieces of chopsticks in the nasal cavity and also several perforations in the eardrum. The patient had been trying to close the septal perforation by inserting various materials into the nasal septum. The perforations of the eardrum had also been incurred by himself as he tried to relieve discomfort in the ear, that he believed also due to the perforated septum. Neurosis and personality disorder were suggested as diagnoses on psychiatric consultation. His complaints have been alleviated by cooperative treatments by rhinologists and psychiatrists.