ATTEMPT AT SELF-CASTRATION.

Self-castration: a case report

We present a case of an apparently well gentleman performing self-castration. On presentation he was in shock. After resuscitation his wound was explored and haemostasis achieved. While such presentations are seen with a background of psychiatric illness, our patient did not suffer from such disorders. This case emphasises the importance of a multi-disciplinary holistic approach for optimum pat...

Self-castration in a transsexual.

An Attempt at Frankl’s Conjecture

In 1979 Frankl conjectured that in a finite union-closed family F of finite sets, F = {∅} there has to be an element that belongs to at least half of the sets in F . We prove this when | F| 10.

Trichloroacetic Acid Ingestion: Self-Harm Attempt

OBJECTIVE Trichloroacetic acid (TCAA), or trichloroethanoic acid, is a chemical analogue of acetic acid where three methyl group hydrogen atoms are replaced by chlorine. TCAAs are also abbreviated and referred to as TCAs, causing confusion with the psychiatric antidepressant drug class, especially among patients. TCAAs exist in dermatological treatments such as chemical peels or wart chemoablat...

Major Self-Mutilations: Castration and Enucleation

Pathological self-mutilation has been prevalent throughout history and in many cultures. Major self mutilations autocastration, eye enucleation and limb amputation are rarer than minor self-mutilations like wrist cutting, head banging etc. Because of their gruesome nature, major self-mutilations invoke significant negative emotions among therapists and caregivers. Unfortunately, till date, ther...