The effect of therapeutic phlebotomy for hemochromatosis on non-suicidal self-injury: A case report.
Int J Psychiatry Med
; 54(1): 74-79, 2019 01.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Self-phlebotomy has been described as a form of non-suicidal self-injury. However, a relationship between non-suicidal self-injury and therapeutic phlebotomy for hemochromatosis has not previously been described. Case presentation We present a case of a 52-year-old man in whom the frequency of his therapeutic phlebotomy and non-suicidal self-injury were inversely linked, leading to adverse outcomes when his phlebotomy was suspended.CONCLUSIONS:
This is the first report describing the relationship between non-suicidal self-injury and therapeutic phlebotomy. This case highlights the need for risk assessment and monitoring of self-harm in patients who are undergoing therapeutic phlebotomy in order to prevent adverse outcomes.Key words
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Self-Injurious Behavior
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Hemochromatosis
Type of study:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Language:
En
Journal:
Int J Psychiatry Med
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Australia