A 37-year-old man says that he has been “sickly” for the past 3 months. He fears that he has stomach cancer. The patient is unshaven and appears thin and slowed down. Physical examination including a gastrointestinal workup is unremarkable except that the patient has lost 15 pounds since his last visit 1 year ago. Which disorder best fits this clinical picture?
A. conversion disorder
B. body dismorphic disorder
C. masked depression
D. adjustment disorder
E. Hypochondriasis
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