Self-inflicted enucleation of both eyes.
Categories of self-injurious behaviour are briefly reviewed. Serious and bizarre self injurious behaviour is usually psychotic in origin. The literature concerning self-inflicted enucleation of the eyes is reviewed and two additional patients, both with a diagnosis of schizophrenia, are reported. The lack of pain and the lack of concern shown by the patients and their management are discussed.
Buhrich
N
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St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst, New South Wales.
Hayman
J
J
D000328:Adult; D015353:Eye Enucleation; D005260:Female; D005476:Fluphenazine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006220:Haloperidol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012069:Religion and Psychology; D012563:Schizophrenia, Paranoid / Q000523:psychology*; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology*
D006220:Haloperidol; D005476:Fluphenazine