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Ring finger autophagy after spouse’s death

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Psikiyatri Trakya Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Edirne Turkiye

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Psikiyatri Trakya Universitesi Tip Fakultesi Edirne Turkiye

Alpha Psychiatry 2016; 17: Supplement 24-26
DOI: 10.5455/apd.197523
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Self-mutilation is defined as self-injury to body tissue without conscious suicidal intent. Self-mutilative behavior can be seen in the context of many psychiatric disorders. Auditory hallucinations in form of voices giving orders increase the risk of self-mutilation. We report a case of “major depressive disorder with psychotic features” who had cut and eat his ring finger in respond to his deceased wife’s ordering voice. [Anadolu Psikiyatri Derg 2016; 17(0.300): 24-26]

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