An unusual case of self-inflicted stab injury to brain under alcohol intoxication without any behavioral or cognitive sequelae

Abstract

Intracranial injuries related to trauma, homicidal attacks, gunshot, or accidental injuries are commonly seen in emergency department. However, self-inflicted intracranial injuries are rarely described. In this report, we present a case of self-inflicted injury to the brain, by a male, under the influence of alcohol without any behavioral or cognitive sequelae.

Keywords

• Brain
• injury
• sequelae