title: Self-Amputation in Two Non-Psychotic Patients.
abstract: Self-amputation, the extreme form of self-mutilation, is uncommon. The vast majority of cases are associated with psychosis, with a small number being assigned the controversial diagnosis of body identity integrity disorder. In this article, we report two cases of non-psychotic self-amputation and their similarities with a view to highlighting the risk factors and formulating an appropriate management plan.
authors.affiliation: Locum Consultant Psychiatrist , Camden & islington NHS Trust, London, UK.
authors.forename: Hamid
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Rahmanian
authors.affiliation: Surgical trainee Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK.
authors.forename: Nikoletta A
authors.initials: NA
authors.lastname: Petrou
authors.affiliation: Consultant Psychiatrist, Kent and Medway NHS Trust, UK.
authors.forename: M Aamer
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Sarfraz
keywords: Non-Psychotic; Self-Amputation; Self-Mutilation