DOI: 10.36347/sasjs.2024.v10i04.011

Pages: 451-453

Congenital insensitivity to pain (CIP) is a very rare condition, most often of genetic origin. The authors report the case of a 10-year-old girl, followed for CIP following self-mutilation, particularly serious oro-digital, which is addressed in our training for lip reconstruction. CIP with anhidrosis is a very rare condition. It is characterized by feverish attacks, anhidrosis, absence of painful sensation, self-harm and sometimes mental retardation. Complications of this insensitivity (neglected fractures, burns, oro-digital mutilation) can be life-threatening. The treatment remains preventive. Hence the interest in educating patients and their families.