Skoptic syndrome: The treatment of an obsessional gender dysphoria with lithium carbonate and psychotherapy

E. Coleman; J. Cesnik

doi:10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1990.44.2.204

Skoptic syndrome: The treatment of an obsessional gender dysphoria with lithium carbonate and psychotherapy

E. Coleman, J. Cesnik

Family Medicine and Community Health (Twin Cities)

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This paper discusses the successful use of lithium carbonate combined with psychotherapy in two cases of skoptic syndrome, an unusual form of intense obsession and annoyance with body image, especially with primary and secondary sex characteristics. These cases broaden our understanding of sexually obsessive and compulsive drives and demonstrate an efficacious treatment approach.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	204-217
Number of pages	14
Journal	American Journal of Psychotherapy
Volume	44
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1990.44.2.204
State	Published - 1990

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