Self-amputation of testis: a case of compulsive masturbation

Self-harming behaviors include cutting, burning, needle sticking, and severe scratching. Self-mutilation usually serves a different purpose than attempting at killing one's self. Self-mutilators report that they do this behavior to escape from emotional pain, release anger, slow racing thoughts, end episodes of dissociation, or have a sense of control. Only 122 cases of genital self-mutilation have been reported till 2006. Herein, we report a case of selfamputation of right testis in an adolescent.