A Rare Case of Self-Inflicted Deep Penile Laceration in a Young Male Without Psychiatric History

 Hasan Ahmed

Department of Urology, St. Anna University Hospital, Varna, Bulgaria

^*Correspondance to: Hasan Ahmed 

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Abstract:

Self-inflicted genital injuries are rare clinical presentations and are most commonly associated with underlying psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, or severe emotional distress. We report a rare case of a young male who presented with a deep self-inflicted penile laceration in the absence of any documented psychiatric history. The patient arrived at the emergency department with significant bleeding and a full-thickness laceration involving the penile shaft. Immediate surgical evaluation was performed, followed by prompt operative management including wound exploration, hemostasis, and layered reconstruction of the penile tissues. Postoperative recovery was uneventful, with preservation of urinary and erectile function. Psychiatric consultation revealed no evidence of psychosis, mood disorder, or suicidal ideation. This case highlights the importance of rapid surgical intervention, careful functional reconstruction, and multidisciplinary assessment in managing unusual genital injuries. Additionally, it emphasizes that severe self-inflicted genital trauma may occur even in individuals without a prior psychiatric diagnosis, underscoring the need for individualized clinical evaluation and follow-up.

Keywords:

Urology; Psychiatric; Genital injuries

Cite the Article:

Ahmed H. A Rare Case of Self-Inflicted Deep Penile Laceration in a Young Male Without Psychiatric History. Clin Case Rep Int. 2026; 10: 1765..