Hospital Practices and Research (Dec 2019)

A Self-inflicted Hot Oil Burn in a Male With a Major Psychiatric Disorder: A Case Report

  • Zahra Ismaili Shahroudi Moqaddam,
  • Mohsen Saberi Isfeedvajani

DOI
https://doi.org/10.15171/hpr.2019.28
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 4
pp. 139 – 141

Abstract

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Introduction: Suicide is a major challenge to public health worldwide, and self-inflicted burn is one of the most violent suicide methods. Case Presentation: In this case, a self-inflicted hot oil burn in a male with schizotypal personality and major depressive disorder is reported. Conclusion: Psychiatric disorders, marital problems, and economic poverty are mentioned as risk factors for self-inflicted burn. Thus, these risk factors should be considered in the management of self-inflicted burn patients.

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