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Michael A. Simpson, MB, BS, MRCS, DPM, MRCPsych

Arch Gen Psychiatry. 1973;29(6):808-810.

Abstract
Repeated genital self-mutilation in a woman is described, associated with episodes of anorexia, bulimia, and a wide range of actingout behavior. This is discussed in the light of two cases previously reported in the literature and another case reported earlier, but little recognized. The relations between a possible syndrome of female genital self-mutilation, self-mutilation in general, and the dysorexia syndrome are explored.

Author Affiliations
London

From the Department of Psychological Medicine, Guy's Hospital, London. Dr. Simpson is currently with the Department of Psychiatry, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication April 30, 1973.

Reprint requests to Department of Psychiatry, Faculty of Medicine, McMaster University, 1200 Main St W, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada (Dr. Simpson).

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