Partial penile amputation due to Klingsor syndrome: A case report with a successful macroscopic reconstruction

Syahrir, Syakri; Palinrungi, Muhammad Asykar; Kholis, Khoirul; Syarif,; Christeven, Robert

doi:10.1016/j.ijscr.2020.10.141

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“…Penile self‐mutilation is designated as “phallicide” when executed during suicide attempts by non‐psychotic men 8,10 and “Klingsor syndrome” when carried out under the influence of religious delusions without any intent to commit suicide 11 . Our case of penile self‐mutilation seems to be phallicide, given the preexisting depression, the suicidal intent, absence of religious delusion, and gender identity disorder.…”

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A case of penile self‐mutilation during a suicidal attempt successfully treated using a multidisciplinary approach

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Penile self-mutilation is predominantly associated with psychiatric disorders and rarely occurs during suicide attempts by men with depressive mood disorders. Herein, we have reported a case of penile self-mutilation by a patient with depression. Case presentation: A 63-year-old man with a 20-year treatment history of depression presented to our hospital an hour after cutting his penile shaft during a suicide attempt. Hemostasis was achieved by urologists, and his psychiatric condition was evaluated by psychiatrists. The patient and his family hoped for penile replantation. His mood disorders were controllable, and microscopic replantation was performed by plastic surgeons after multidisciplinary discussion. The patient recovered, urinated without any signs of urinary stricture, showed no progression of depression, and did not repeat the mutilation. Conclusion: Penile self-mutilation during suicide attempts is a rare urological emergency that requires multidisciplinary management involving urologists, psychiatrists, and plastic surgeons.

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confidence: 90%