Citation

Bernstein M. Ann. Intern Med. 1929; 2(7): 682-684.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1929, American College of Physicians)

DOI

10.7326/0003-4819-2-7-682

PMID

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Abstract

In view of Hunner's teaching of the possibility of ureteral stricture simulating a variety of acute and chronic abdominal conditions, the following case report of attempted suicide due to the pain of an ureteral stricture, I believe, is of more than academic interest.

Case Report:--
C. R., aged 44, female, married, was admitted to the Jewish Hospital on May 2, 1928, in an unconscious condition as a consequence of illuminating gas poisoning, the gas being taken with suicidal intent. After resuscitation, the patient stated that she attempted suicide since she has suffered unbearable abdominal pain, from which she was unable...