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Oedipism and ocular self-mutilation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 June 2014

Melanie Hingorani ,
Arun Singh  and
Hugh Williams
Melanie Hingorani
Affiliation:
Professorial Unit, Moorfields Eye Hospital, City Road, London, EC IV 2PD, England
Hugh Williams
Affiliation:
Department of Ophthalmology, North Middlesex Hospital, Sterling Way, London, England
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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.

Keywords

Self-enucleationSelf-mutilationSchizophreniaEye injury
Type
Case Reports
Information
Irish Journal of Psychological Medicine , Volume 12 , Issue 4 , December 1995 , pp. 144 - 146
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1995

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