title: Genital self-mutilation by radio-frequency in a male-to-female transsexual.
abstract: We report the case of a male-to-female transgender individual who inflicted radio-frequency injuries to her testicles in an attempt to damage them. Important consideration should be given by medical practitioners when they are faced with an individual who believes he or she is transgender. A sympathetic approach should be taken and a referral made to a clinician or service experienced in dealing with transgender patients.
authors.affiliation: School of Population Health, University of Melbourne, Carlton, Australia. Darren_Russell@health.qld.gov.au
authors.forename: Darren B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Russell
authors.forename: Gillian
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: McGovern
authors.forename: Fintan B
authors.initials: FB
authors.lastname: Harte
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002369:Castration / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011846:Radio Waves / Q000009:adverse effects*; D016728:Self-Injurious Behavior / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology; D013737:Testis / Q000293:injuries*; D014189:Transsexualism / Q000473:pathology / Q000523:psychology