Self-amputation of a healthy hand: a case of body integrity identity disorder

E D Sorene; C Heras-Palou; F D Burke

doi:10.1016/j.jhsb.2006.05.022

Self-amputation of a healthy hand: a case of body integrity identity disorder

J Hand Surg Br. 2006 Dec;31(6):593-5. doi: 10.1016/j.jhsb.2006.05.022. Epub 2006 Aug 22.

Authors

E D Sorene¹, C Heras-Palou, F D Burke

Affiliation

¹ Pulvertaft Hand Centre, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, UK. elliotsorene@aol.com <elliotsorene@aol.com>

PMID: 16928413
DOI: 10.1016/j.jhsb.2006.05.022

Abstract

A case report is presented of self-amputation of a healthy hand. We have reviewed the literature and seek to broaden the scope of understanding of Body Integrity Identity Disorder. This rare condition can constitute a pitfall for the unsuspecting hand surgeon.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Amputation Stumps / surgery
Amputation, Surgical / psychology*
Amputation, Traumatic / diagnosis
Amputation, Traumatic / psychology*
Amputation, Traumatic / surgery
Artificial Limbs / psychology
Body Image*
Finger Injuries / diagnosis
Finger Injuries / psychology
Hand Injuries / diagnosis
Hand Injuries / psychology*
Hand Injuries / surgery
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Munchausen Syndrome / diagnosis
Munchausen Syndrome / psychology*
Munchausen Syndrome / surgery
Obsessive Behavior / diagnosis
Obsessive Behavior / psychology*
Recurrence
Reoperation
Self Mutilation / diagnosis
Self Mutilation / psychology*
Self Mutilation / surgery