A patient went to see his physician because of a rash on both hands for three days.He stated that he returned from a trip abroad and was seated next to a patient who was coughing and now he is sure that he has developed leprosy.When the physician examined the patient, he could not find anything wrong other than a fading rash.The physician made note of the patient's statements, and determined that he suffered from

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The correct answer is somatic symptom disorder, which is characterized by excessive concern and anxiety about physical symptoms that may not have a medical explanation. The patient's fixation on having leprosy due to a rash and recent exposure to a sick person, despite a lack of significant medical findings, aligns with this diagnosis.

A Patient Went to See His Physician Because of a Rash