An unusual presentation of self–inflicted multiple sewing needles in forearms and hands in an adult malea case report

Pandey K.K; Chandani O.P

Volume : IV, Issue : IV, April - 2015

An unusual presentation of self–inflicted multiple sewing needles in forearms and hands in an adult malea case report

Pandey K. K, Chandani O. P

Abstract :

Self-penetration of multiple sewing needles in an adult indicates some psychiatric illness that needs treatment to

avoid serious health problem. We report a 20 years old male presented in outdoor clinic with self-inflicted multiple

sewing needles in his forearms and hands. He was referred to the department of Psychiatry where he was diagnosed with an impulse control

disorder along with peculiar personality trait. His psychiatric illness was improved with psychological and pharmacological treatment. Painful sewing needles were removed surgically with localization under C-Arm fluoroscopy .Local morbidity and risk of injury to vital organs due

to future migration should be considered during removal of asymptomatic needles.