Munchausen's syndrome or pure self-mutilation? A case of self-inflicted tendon injury

Self-mutilation (self-harm or self-injury) is any intentional injury to one's own body most often done without suicidal intentions. The most common form of self-mutilation is skin cutting. Munchausen's syndrome is an extreme type of factitious disorder in which the individuals seek for med...

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Main Authors: Burak Kaya, Servet Elcin Alpat, Mehmet Sonmez, Cem Cerkez, Savas Serel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGEYA Publishing Company 2014-12-01
Series:Hand and Microsurgery
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Online Access:http://www.scopemed.org/fulltextpdf.php?mno=172607