Genital Self Mutilation
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چکیده
A case of genital self mutilation in schizophrenia is described and its psychopathology discussed.
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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...
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