Self-enucleation in a young schizophrenic patient--a case report.
- Author:
Kenneth G W W KOH
1
;
Brian K LYEO
Author Information
1. Department of Psychological Medicine, National University Hospital, Singapore. kenneth_koh@imh.com.sg
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- MeSH:
Adult;
Eye Enucleation;
Female;
Hallucinations;
Humans;
Schizophrenia;
complications;
Schizophrenic Psychology;
Self-Injurious Behavior
- From:Singapore medical journal
2002;43(3):159-160
- CountrySingapore
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
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.
