A Case Report of Bilateral Autoenucleation and Its Prevention

Abstract

Prevention of autoenucleation requires early identification of susceptible subjects and timely initiation of preventive measures.

Facial self-mutilation: an analysis of published cases

“…In view of our limited findings, and of previously published data, it seems reasonable to suggest that patients with psychotic disorders who are determined to injure themselves severely for delusional reasons need to be restrained to prevent loss of function/structure, particularly visual 9 135 151. Also in the specific context of auto-enucleation it must not be forgotten that non-concomitant bilateral enucleation has been reported 69 71 90 126. Hence, the importance of early and vigorous inpatient treatment 134.…”

“…Primary and secondary prevention has been advocated through the involvement of non-medical community services and large-scale campaigns for awareness, with overall disappointing results. Nonetheless, involvement of patients’ families through education of situations at risk as well as close follow-up by general practitioners are important in the follow-up of patients with major self-mutilation 9 71 127 149 150…”

A Case of Autoenucleation Associated with a Contralateral Field Defect

“…The patient who developed autoenucleation is psychologically disturbed (Kumar and Geist, 2007) and patients may have other episodes of self mutilation, suicide and even autoenucleation of the other eye. Thus psychological management and observation is of great importance.…”

Kendi Gözüne Yönelik Zarar Verme Davranışı Sonucu Gelişen Körlük: Üç Şizofreni Olgusu

“…Göze yönelik zarar verici davranış görülen olgu sayısı literatürde zaman içinde artarken bir çok olgunun ortak özelliği şizofreni hastası olmaları ve 15-60 yaşları arasında erkek olmalarıdır (11). Hastanemizde yatan 3 olguda aynı özellikleri taşımaktadır.…”