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Self-Amputation of a Healthy Hand: A Case of Body Integrity Identity Disorder

E. D. SORENE
C. HERAS-PALOU
F. D. BURKE

From the Pulvertaft Hand Centre, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, Derby, UK

Correspondence: Mr. Elliot D. Sorene, Pulvertaft Hand Centre, Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, London Road, Derby, DE1 2QY, England, UK. Tel.: +44 7779 292 610; fax: +44 1332 366 008. E-mail: elliotsorene{at}aol.com

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.

Key Words: self amputation • body integrity identity disorder • apotemnophilia

Journal of Hand Surgery (British and European Volume), Vol. 31, No. 6, 593-595 (2006)
DOI: 10.1016/J.JHSB.2006.05.022
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