Genital Self-Mutilation: A Case Report

A case report of genital self-mutilation in a patient with psychosis

Background: Self-mutilation is one of the most extreme types of self-harm, which is done deliberately to hurt the body, regardless of suicidal intent. In self-mutilation, the most important targets are the eyes, genital tract, and hands. So far, genital self-mutilation (GSM) has been less frequently reported around the world. According to our study, this is the first case of GSM reported in Ira...

Genital Self-mutilation in Depression: a Case Report

Genital self-mutilation is a rare severe form of self-injurious behaviour usually described in psychotic disorders with delusions & hallucinations. It has been ascribed to sexual conflicts, body image distortion, internalized aggression and suicidal intent. This phenomenon has been described in schizophrenia, affective psychosis, alcohol intoxication and personality disorders. In the present ca...

A case of genital self-mutilation.

Genital self-mutilation. Case report and bibliographic review.

OBJECTIVE To report a very uncommon case of penile open wound made by self-mutilation in a 51-year-old man, and to perform a bibliographic review. METHODS 51-year-old man presenting at the Emergency Department under Police guard after self-cutting his penis while he was urinating, presenting an almost complete circular section that required immediate surgical repair. RESULTS Early surgical ...

Genital Self Mutilation

A case of genital self mutilation in schizophrenia is described and its psychopathology discussed.