Automutilation of the palate in a psychiatric patient

A 46-year-old man with a history of alcohol abuse was referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a large necrotic wound with raised edges on the palate. After history taking, radiography and clinical assessment, together with a psychiatrist, the lesion was diagnosed as an automutilation resu...

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Published inNederlands tijdschrift voor tandheelkunde Vol. 119; no. 3; p. 120
Main Authors Wes, J T, Bouwens, J A, van Fenema, E M, van Merkesteyn, J P R, Gortzak, R A T
Format Journal Article
LanguageDutch
Published Netherlands 01.03.2012
Subjects
Alcoholism - complications
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Palate - injuries
Self Mutilation - diagnosis
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Summary:A 46-year-old man with a history of alcohol abuse was referred to an oral and maxillofacial surgeon with a large necrotic wound with raised edges on the palate. After history taking, radiography and clinical assessment, together with a psychiatrist, the lesion was diagnosed as an automutilation resulting from a period of alcohol abstinence. After a period of care in a medical centre, the lesion improved quickly. Following this treatment, the patient was admitted to a psychiatric treatment centre for supplemental treatment of his addiction problems.
ISSN:0028-2200