Venesection as a rare form of self-mutilation.
This case history records a rare form of self-mutilation, venesection. Underlying psychopathological mechanisms are presented, and contrasted with findings in the only other similar case reported in the English literature. The complex etiology of self-mutilating is reviewed with reference to this case report.
Margo
G M
GM
Health Science Center, State University of New York, Syracuse 13210.
Newman
J S
JS
D000328:Adult; D001815:Bloodletting / Q000523:psychology*; D001883:Borderline Personality Disorder / Q000523:psychology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D010553:Personality Development; D011575:Psychoanalytic Therapy; D012652:Self Mutilation / Q000523:psychology*