title: An autoerotic death in Korea.
abstract: Accidental autoerotic asphyxia occurring during autoerotic activity is usually considered the unanticipated failure of a sexual stimulation device to induce hypoxia during solitary sexual arousal. Here, we provide the first reported case of autoerotic death in Korea. In the present case, a young man died from asphyxiation as a result of being suspended with his head in a plastic bag. The death was considered accidental and not suicidal. The diagnosis of autoerotic death may be difficult when typical features are absent.
authors.affiliation: Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Sung-Kook
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Jung
mesh_terms: D000061:Accidents, Home; D000328:Adult; D001237:Asphyxia / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D049429:Forensic Pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008418:Masturbation; D019838:Neck Injuries / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D010262:Paraphilic Disorders; D011693:Purpura / Q000473:pathology