Self-Inflicted Total Amputation of the External Genitalia as a Psychological Repercussion of the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Case Report

During COVID19 Pandemic, mandatory quarantine has interrupted normal social life, leaving many individuals feeling confined and lonely, with increased rates of suicide and suicidal behavior. We report a case of a 52-years-old male with no significant medical and psychiatric history who was admitted to the hospital after attempting suicide by self-inflicted total amputation of the external genitalia associated due to fear of COVID-19 infection. The diathesis-stress linked with the tribulation of the current pandemic was highlighted as well as other possible contributory factors for his presentation.