Self-enucleation in a young schizophrenic patient--a case report.
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چکیده
Self-enucleation represents an extreme but fortunately rare form of deliberate self-harm. Case reports of patients who self-enucleate reveal some common features. A case of auto-enucleation in a young schizophrenic patient and a short discussion on deliberate self-harm are presented.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Singapore medical journal
دوره 43 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2002