Genital self mutilation in alcohol withdrawal state complicated with delirium

Genital self mutilation is a rare and a severe form of self-injurious behavior usually described in psychotic disorders, with delusions and hallucinations. It has been ascribed to sexual conflicts, Body image distortions, Internalized aggression, and suicidal intent. This phenomenon has been describ...

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Main Authors: Sri Hari Charan, C. M. Pavan Kumar Reddy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2011-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.ijpm.info/article.asp?issn=0253-7176;year=2011;volume=33;issue=2;spage=188;epage=190;aulast=Charan