TY - JOUR PY - 2009// TI - A case of depression with a nail extraction and an overview of self-mutilation JO - Anatolian journal of clinical investigation A1 - Tütüncü, R. A1 - Onat, B. SP - 94 EP - 96 VL - 3 IS - 1 N2 - Self-mutilation is defined as the deliberate harming or alteration of one's body tissue without consciously intending tocommit suicide.Numerous psychological mechanisms contribute to the etiology and persistence of self-mutilation. In this paper a case of very unusual self mutilating behavior "nail extraction" with depression is reported and a short overview of self mutilation is made. (Anatol J Clin Investig 2009:3(1):94-96).

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