Citation

Rahmanian H, Petrou NA, Aamer Sarfraz M. Iran. J. Psychiatry Behav. Sci. 2015; 9(3).

Copyright

(Copyright © 2015, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences and Health Services)

DOI

10.17795/ijpbs-231

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

Self-amputation, the extreme form of self-mutilation, is uncommon. The vast majority of cases are associated with psychosis, with a small number being assigned the controversial diagnosis of body identity integrity disorder. In this article, we report two cases of non-psychotic self-amputation and their similarities with a view to highlighting the risk factors and formulating an appropriate management plan. © 2015, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences.

Language: en

Keywords

Risk factors; adult; human; suicide; male; alcohol; alcoholism; case report; depression; suicide attempt; Diagnosis; antidepressant agent; personality disorder; automutilation; middle aged; mental capacity; treatment refusal; child sexual abuse; patient counseling; Self-mutilation; Article; exhibitionism; Artificial limbs; Management plans; Non-psychotic; self amputation; Self-amputation