Wiener klinische Wochenschrift
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Wien. Klin. Wochenschr. · Feb 1981
Case Reports[An unusual case of repeated self mutilation (author's transl)].
An unusual case is presented of repeated, life-threatening self mutilation, elicited by the topical application of sodium hydroxide, which necessitated several operations, including amputation of the left lower leg. Histological examination revealed colliquation necrosis and a striking eosinophilia. The latter feature, which was not reproducible in an animal experiment, may be related to a defect of leucocyte locomotion in the present case.