[An unusual case of repeated self mutilation (author's transl)].
An unusual case is presented of repeated, life-threatening self mutilation, elicited by the topical application of sodium hydroxide, which necessitated several operations, including amputation of the left lower leg. Histological examination revealed colliquation necrosis and a striking eosinophilia. The latter feature, which was not reproducible in an animal experiment, may be related to a defect of leucocyte locomotion in the present case.
D000293:Adolescent; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004802:Eosinophilia / Q000139:chemically induced; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007871:Leg Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced; D009336:Necrosis; D012652:Self Mutilation / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000523:psychology; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D012883:Skin Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000473:pathology; D012972:Sodium Hydroxide / Q000009:adverse effects; D014945:Wound Healing / Q000187:drug effects
D012972:Sodium Hydroxide
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