A diagnostic review board examines two case files. Case 1 describes a patient with disruptions in identity and memory not attributable to substances or a medical condition, with distinct identity states observed clinically. Case 2 describes a patient with significantly low body weight, intense concern about weight gain, and a distorted body image. Both patients are referred for multidisciplinary care.
Which DSM-5 diagnosis best matches Case 1?
- A
Borderline personality disorder
- B
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- C
Schizophrenia
- Dcheck_circle
Dissociative identity disorder
Explanation
Dissociative identity disorder involves disruption of identity characterized by two or more distinct personality states and gaps in memory.