GENDER DYSPHORIA IN A CHENNAI SUBURBAN BOY - A CASE REPORT

Given the ubiquity of gender as a social category, gender dysphoria may lead to affective confusion in social interaction ,poor peer relationship and emotional and behavioral problems.1 Here we present a case of a 12 year old boy exhibiting cross-gender behaviours and co-morbid externalizing behaviours for the past 6 years. He was diagnosed to have gender dysphoria with conduct disorder. We present this case for its unique presentation and emerging significance of gender identity related issues in recent times in the public domain.