Nonpsychotic, nonparaphilic self-amputation and the internet. Compr Psychiatry 2005;46(5):380-3
Date
08/27/2005Pubmed ID
16122539DOI
10.1016/j.comppsych.2004.12.003Scopus ID
2-s2.0-23944496102 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 48 CitationsAbstract
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.
Author List
Berger BD, Lehrmann JA, Larson G, Alverno L, Tsao CIAuthors
Bertrand D. Berger PhD Assistant Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinJon A. Lehrmann MD Chair, Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin
Carol I. Tsao MD, JD Associate Dean, Professor in the Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin
MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
HospitalizationHumans
Internet
Male
Middle Aged
Self-Injurious Behavior
Transsexualism
