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PMID: 21443396 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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Objective: The aim of this paper is to review the literature and describe a case of self-cannibalism. Method: A literature review and a case report of self-cannibalism occurring in a 28-year-old male, in the absence of psychosis and drug and alcohol use, is presented. Results: Seven previous case reports of self-cannibalism were identified in the literature; most cases were associated with severe psychosis. A 28-year-old male amputated and ate a finger, without evidence of impaired reality testing and substance use. Conclusion: Although rare, self-cannibalism can occur in the absence of psychosis and substance use. Future reports may lead to a better understanding of this unusual phenomenon. |
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Authors:
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Erik Monasterio; Craig Prince |
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Type: Journal Article Date: 2011-02-11 |
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Title: Australasian psychiatry : bulletin of Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists Volume: 19 ISSN: 1440-1665 ISO Abbreviation: Australas Psychiatry Publication Date: 2011 Apr |
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Created Date: 2011-03-29 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 9613603 Medline TA: Australas Psychiatry Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 170-2 Citation Subset: IM |
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Hillmorton Hospital, Christchurch, New Zealand. |
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