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EPA-1778 – Travestism and Fetishism: A Case Report

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  15 April 2020

P. Carvalho
Affiliation:
Serviço de Saúde Mental e Comunitária de Matosinhos, Hospital Magalhães Lemos, Porto, Portugal
H. Salgado
Affiliation:
Serviço de Saúde Mental e Comunitária de Matosinhos, Hospital Magalhães Lemos, Porto, Portugal
O. Campos
Affiliation:
Serviço de Saúde Mental e Comunitária de Matosinhos, Hospital Magalhães Lemos, Porto, Portugal
F. Ochoa
Affiliation:
Serviço de Saúde Mental e Comunitária de Matosinhos, Hospital Magalhães Lemos, Porto, Portugal

Abstract

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Introduction

Paraphilias are rarely diagnosed in the clinical setting, although the estimated highest possible lifetime prevalence is approximately 12% for males and 4% for females. There are various presentations, including transvestism and fetishism. In this regard we present a case report of a 41 year old patient with a clinical picture compatible with Transvestism and Fetishism, whose clinical diagnosis was clinched years later.

Objectives

The objective of this paper is to describe a case report whose diagnosis is compatible with transvestism and fetishism.

Aims

Understanding the clinical features of this pathology, regarding a diagnostic and therapeutic improvement.

Methods

Case report and bibliographic research on Pubmed e Medscape

Results and Conclusions

Travestism and Fetishism is often under-diagnosed and occurs almost exclusively in heterosexual men and can cause significant distress. Therefore, it is crucial to clinch an early diagnosis in order to start an appropriate treatment.

Type
P32 - Sexual Disorders
Copyright
Copyright © European Psychiatric Association 2014
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