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Oedipism and ocular self-mutilation
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 13 June 2014
Abstract
Self-enucleation is a rare and disturbing form of self-mutilation. A case is reported in which a schizophrenic patient simultaneously attempted the three main forms of major self-mutilation, that is self-enucleation, amputation of the penis and of the right hand. The historical background, underlying psychiatric factors and possible complications are discussed.
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