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Koro: computed tomography and brain electrical activity mapping in two patients.

A B Joseph

    The Journal of Clinical Psychiatry
    |August 1, 1986
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    Koro is a culture-bound syndrome involving intense fear of penile retraction and death. This study suggests sporadic koro may stem from right temporoparietal dysfunction, potentially influencing epidemic outbreaks in susceptible cultures.

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    Area of Science:

    • Neurology
    • Psychiatry
    • Cultural Psychiatry

    Background:

    • Koro is a culture-bound syndrome characterized by the intense fear of penile retraction and subsequent death.
    • It is primarily reported in Southeast Asia, manifesting in both epidemic and sporadic forms.
    • Understanding the neurobiological underpinnings and cultural transmission of koro is crucial.