Citation

Koh KGWW, Lyeo BK. Singapore Med. J. 2002; 43(3): 159-160.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2002, Singapore Medical Association)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

12005345

Abstract

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.

Language: en

Keywords

Adult; Eye Enucleation; Female; Hallucinations; Humans; Schizophrenia; Schizophrenic Psychology; Self-Injurious Behavior