A mother seeks medical attention for her 7-year-old son beca…
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A mоther seeks medicаl аttentiоn fоr her 7-yeаr-old son because for the last 12 months he “has not acted like his 3 older brothers.” The mother indicates that her son has said on repeated occasions he wants to “get rid of” his male genitalia and he “wants to be a girl.” She has found him wearing his sister’s clothing on numerous occasions, and he has asked his parents to call him only by his preferred name of “Angela.” His male classmates are now teasing and embarrassing him in class, and it has begun to affect his schoolwork. Based on this information, which of the following conditions is the most likely diagnosis for this patient?