Abstract |
The literature suggests that self- amputation is an outgrowth of either psychosis or paraphilia. In the case we present, the patient was neither psychotic at the time of amputation, nor did he ascribe a sexual motivation for his act. Instead, he had a long-standing idea that being an amputee was a critical aspect of his identity. The patient used the internet to research the method for his amputation and sought support from individuals with the same desire via e-mail, web sites, and Usenet news groups.
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Authors | Bertrand D Berger, Jon A Lehrmann, Gunnar Larson, Luca Alverno, Carol I Tsao |
Journal | Comprehensive psychiatry
(Compr Psychiatry)
2005 Sep-Oct
Vol. 46
Issue 5
Pg. 380-3
ISSN: 0010-440X [Print] United States |
PMID | 16122539
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Amputation, Surgical
- Hospitalization
- Humans
- Internet
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Self-Injurious Behavior
(psychology, rehabilitation)
- Transsexualism
(psychology)
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