Autoenucleation resulting in carotid thrombosis, subdural hemorrhage, stroke, and death

Julie M Rosenthal; Jacqueline Carrasco; David W Rittenhouse; Jurij R Bilyk

doi:10.3109/01676830.2011.615459

Autoenucleation resulting in carotid thrombosis, subdural hemorrhage, stroke, and death

Orbit. 2011 Dec;30(6):308-10. doi: 10.3109/01676830.2011.615459.

Authors

Julie M Rosenthal¹, Jacqueline Carrasco, David W Rittenhouse, Jurij R Bilyk

Affiliation

¹ Retina Service, Casey Eye Institute, Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, USA.

PMID: 22132850
DOI: 10.3109/01676830.2011.615459

Abstract

A 46-year-old man with schizoaffective disorder suffered carotid thrombosis, subdural hemorrhage, and stroke resulting in death following autoenucleation of the left globe. This is the first reported case of carotid thrombosis as a result of autoenucleation.

Publication types

Case Reports

MeSH terms

Carotid Artery Thrombosis / etiology*
Eye Injuries / psychology*
Fatal Outcome
Hematoma, Subdural / etiology*
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Psychotic Disorders / psychology*
Self Mutilation / psychology*
Stroke / etiology*