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Vishal Mago1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Plastic Surgery Unit, Government Medical College and Government Hospital, Haldwani, Uttarakhand, India.

Indian Journal of Psychiatry
|July 21, 2011
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Male genital self-mutilation (GSM) is rarely documented and often linked to personality disorders. Psychosis is a significant factor, accounting for up to 80% of male automutilations.

Keywords:
Borderline personality disorderGenital self mutilationMale

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Urology

Background:

  • Male genital self-mutilation (GSM) is infrequently reported in medical literature.
  • Existing case reports often associate GSM with personality disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the psychiatric underpinnings of male genital self-mutilation.
  • To highlight the prevalence of psychosis in male GSM cases.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of psychiatric case reports on male genital self-mutilation.
  • Analysis of associated psychiatric conditions.

Main Results:

  • Male genital self-mutilation (GSM) cases are rare and largely anecdotal.
  • A significant correlation exists between GSM and personality disorders.
  • Psychosis is identified as a primary cause in up to 80% of male automutilations.

Conclusions:

  • Psychosis represents a major etiological factor in male genital self-mutilation.
  • Understanding the psychiatric links is crucial for managing male GSM.