Citation

Özcan. J. Contemp. Med. 2011; 1(2): 78-80.

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(Copyright © 2011, The journal, Publisher ScopeMed-GESDAV)

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Abstract

In this case report, self-harming behavioural pattern with recurrent syncope episodes in a 15 years old adolescent has been reviewed. In self-harm behavior, tissue damage can often be seen macroscopically. Whereas in this case, the extraordinary situation is possibility of occurrence of the hypoxic encephalopathyc changes with syncope episodes created by the patient, without macroscopic tissue damage.

Key words: compulsive syncope, self-harming behavior, adolescent