[Genital self-mutilation in women].

Concerning the very rare phenomenon of female self-mutilation, some long-term observations of 2 young women are reported. In consequence of their frequent self-mutilation an exstirpation of their uterus had become necessary. Their pathodynamics under reference to the few analogic cases in the literature are outlined.

Keywords

Adult, Male, Adolescent, Sex Offenses, Genitalia, Female, Child, Preschool, Self Mutilation, Humans, Family, Female, Child

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