Which culture-bound syndrome occurs in south and east Asia and involves either a man experiencing sudden and intense anxiety that his penis is receding into his body or a female believing that her vulva and nipples are shrinking?

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The culture-bound syndrome that occurs in south and east Asia and involves either a man experiencing sudden and intense anxiety that his penis is receding into his body or a female believing that her vulva and nipples are shrinking is called "koro". Option A "susto" is a culture-bound syndrome found in Latin America, option B "amok" is a culture-bound syndrome found in Southeast Asia, and option D "hikikomori" is a phenomenon found in Japan.

Which Culture-Bound Syndrome Occurs in South and East Asia and Involves