Urethral self-insertion of foreign body; a peculiar doorway to a psychiatric diagnosis: a case report

Urethral self-insertion of foreign body; a peculiar doorway to a psychiatric diagnosis: a case report

Abstract Introduction Self-insertion of foreign bodies into the genitourinary tract is a rare but critical emergency, often underreported due to patient embarrassment. Such presentations may mask underlying psychiatric disorders, including acute psychotic episodes. This case report highlights a uniq...

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Main Authors: N. Gharbia, M. Chakroun, A. Hermi, A. Gharbia, S. Hmouda, H. Ayed, A. Aissa, A. Saadi, M. R. Ben Slama
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-08-01
Series:BMC Urology
Subjects:
Foreign bodies
Urethral diseases
Self-Injurious behavior
Psychotic disorders.
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12894-025-01877-6
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