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B Zinka

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PubMed2007

[Self-mutilation from a forensic medicine viewpoint].

The frequency of the diagnosis of self-induced injuries is rising, especially in patients with borderline personality disorder. The number of unreported cases is estimated to be high. Self-mutilation typically affects the patient's skin and therefore often presents to dermatologists or general practitioners. Such injuries are often clinically typical; a knowledge of these features is essential for the correct diagnosis and treatment. Multidisciplinary care is essential because of the tendency for overlap with other psychiatric diseases and the risk of suicide. Self-induced injuries are also used to simulate criminal offences and to fraudulently obtain insurance payments. In these cases appropriate diagnosis is important from both a legal and psychiatric point of view. Typical morphological aspects and combination of clinical signs in cases of self-mutilation are presented from forensic point of view to facilitate confirming the diagnosis.

Borderline Personality Disorder↗
PubMed2006

[Typical findings of maltreated children].

Childhood maltreatment manifests in a variety of forms and the underlying causes are manifold. In contrast to other offences involving physical injury, reporting behavior has, statistically speaking, remained unchanged. Patterns of injury must first be established and documented, and this involves a complete examination of the child's body. Depending on the constellation of findings, a radiological diagnosis is usually necessary. When all the findings have been collected, the further steps to be taken--where indicated a report to the police--must be discussed. All the evidence must be recorded, and photos obtained of all externally visible injuries before they fade. It is not the task of the physician to develop criminalistic ambitions, for example, by grilling (a parent) on the cause of the injuries. However, he/she has a duty to do everything necessary to protect the well-being of the child.

Child↗
PubMed2005

[Self-inflicted injurious behavior].

Self-inflicted injurious behavior Auto-aggressive behavior such as the simulation of crimes, attempted insurance fraud or suicidal intent are observed in psychiatric diseases and, in particular, in borderline personality disorder. The self-inflicted injuries often show typical characteristics, the knowledge of which is helpful for making a diagnosis and can critically influence further therapy. Borderliner injuries are often noticeably uniform, arranged in parallel, superficial and on body locations that are easily reached. For affected persons who are at high risk for suicide, it is of great importance that they receive psychiatric therapy as soon as possible.

Adult↗