Body dysmorphic disorder of female genitalia: a qualitative study of Swiss obstetrician-gynecologists' experiences and practices

"Belief of Splitting of Clitoris": A Case Report of an Adolescent Girl with Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) was first described centuries ago, but it is still unknown to many clinicians. Although onset of body dysmorphic disorder occurs in adolescent age, BDD has received very little attention in adolescent psychiatry literature. Here, we are discussing a case report of 14-year girl suffering from belief of splitting of her clitoris. She would watch it in mirror multiple times and feel disgust due to her malformed genital part. She would often become very distressed and force her family member for genital surgery. She was taken to gynaecologist. She was referred and treated successfully with the use of SSRI and cognitive behaviour therapy.