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Male genital self-mutilation.

H Greilsheimer, J E Groves

    Archives of General Psychiatry
    |April 1, 1979
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    Male genital self-mutilation is often linked to psychosis or character disorders. Psychiatric consultants manage these complex cases and support hospital staff experiencing distress.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Forensic Psychology

    Background:

    • Male genital self-mutilation is a rare but severe form of self-harm.
    • Understanding the motivations and psychiatric profiles of these individuals is crucial for effective management.

    Observation:

    • Review of 53 male self-mutilators revealed diverse psychological profiles.
    • Many individuals were not psychotic but exhibited character disorders with self-directed or misogynistic rage.
    • Transsexual males undergoing gender conversion surgery also represent a distinct subgroup.

    Findings:

    • Genital self-mutilation in men is associated with psychosis, character disorders, or transsexualism.
    • Psychological factors include conflicts regarding male roles and intense rage.
    • Sociocultural and unknown psychological forces may contribute to the causal network.

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    Implications:

    • Psychiatric consultants play a vital role in general hospital settings for managing these patients.
    • Consultants must address the patient's psychiatric condition and support distressed healthcare staff.
    • Effective management requires understanding the complex interplay of psychological, social, and potentially biological factors.