Resumé
Background: Deliberate self-injury is a behavioural
disturbance that consists of deliberate destruction
of or damage to body tissues that is not associated
with a conscious intent to commit suicide. It can
take several forms such as cuts, burns and scratches
with the head and neck region being the most
frequently affected site. The involvement of oral
structures such as the gingiva, tongue, buccal mucosa
and periodontal tissues has also been reported.
Although it has been widely documented amongst
adolescents, it can also be seen in children.
Case report: We present the management of a 6 year
old patient with deliberate self-injury involving a
through and through laceration of the tongue. There
is a need to sensitize parents and caregivers on the
existence of deliberate self injury and educate them
on safe keeping of injurious objects away from their
children’s reach.
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