Brennan's various medical complaints and hospital stays finally led him to see a psychiatrist. After a thorough medical and psychological evaluation, the 28-year-old teacher and father of two was diagnosed with both depression and somatic symptom disorder. What is atypical about this case summary?
A. Such diagnoses are usually made in adolescence.
B. Somatic symptom disorder is seen much more commonly in women.
C. Somatization disorder and depression are rarely comorbid disorders.
D. It is rare for an individual with somatization disorder to marry and have children.
Answer: B
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