Automutilation of the palate in a psychiatric patient

• Published in: Nederlands 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
• Language: Dutch
• Published: Netherlands 01.03.2012
• Subjects: Alcoholism - complications; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Palate - injuries; Self Mutilation - diagnosis

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...