ICD-11 code : 6B21;
Preferred Label : Body dysmorphic disorder;
ICD-11 definition : Body Dysmorphic Disorder is characterized by persistent preoccupation with one or
more perceived defects or flaws in appearance that are either unnoticeable or only
slightly noticeable to others. Individuals experience excessive self-consciousness,
often with ideas of reference (i.e., the conviction that people are taking notice,
judging, or talking about the perceived defect or flaw). In response to their preoccupation,
individuals engage in repetitive and excessive behaviours that include repeated examination
of the appearance or severity of the perceived defect or flaw, excessive attempts
to camouflage or alter the perceived defect, or marked avoidance of social situations
or triggers that increase distress about the perceived defect or flaw. The symptoms
are sufficiently severe to result in significant distress or significant impairment
in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of
functioning.;
ICD-11 synonym : Dysmorphophobia;
ICD-11 inclusion : muscle dysmorphia;
ICD-11 "unspecified" category code : 6B21.Z;
Origin ID : 731724655;
Automatic exact mappings (from CISMeF team)
- ICD-10 Mapping
Body Dysmorphic Disorder is characterized by persistent preoccupation with one or
more perceived defects or flaws in appearance that are either unnoticeable or only
slightly noticeable to others. Individuals experience excessive self-consciousness,
often with ideas of reference (i.e., the conviction that people are taking notice,
judging, or talking about the perceived defect or flaw). In response to their preoccupation,
individuals engage in repetitive and excessive behaviours that include repeated examination
of the appearance or severity of the perceived defect or flaw, excessive attempts
to camouflage or alter the perceived defect, or marked avoidance of social situations
or triggers that increase distress about the perceived defect or flaw. The symptoms
are sufficiently severe to result in significant distress or significant impairment
in personal, family, social, educational, occupational or other important areas of
functioning.
