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Self-inflicted bilateral ocular and eyelid injuries in an unsuspected individual.

Emma Samia-AlyJerome HaSuresh Sagili
Published in: Scottish medical journal (2018)
Self-harm is an important differential diagnosis in cases where the mechanism of injury does not correspond to the extent of injury or tissue loss. It can, however, be difficult to differentiate from accidental injury and even with repeated assessments, a formal psychiatric diagnosis may not be possible.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • optic nerve