Self-enucleation in a young schizophrenic patient--a case report.
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.
Koh
Kenneth G W W
KG
Department of Psychological Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore. kenneth_koh@imh.com.sg
Lyeo
Brian K
BK
D000328:Adult; D015353:Eye Enucleation; D005260:Female; D006212:Hallucinations; D006801:Humans; D012559:Schizophrenia / Q000150:complications*; D012565:Schizophrenic Psychology; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior