Psychiatric Disorder Linked to Breast Biopsy Clip
Author Information
Author(s): Zografos George C, Zagouri Flora, Sergentanis Theodoros N, Panou Marios, Dardamanis Dimitrios, Giannakopoulou Georgia, Filippakis George M, Papadimitriou George, Stamouli Sophia
Primary Institution: Breast Unit, 1st Department of Propaedeutic Surgery, Hippokratio Hospital, School of Medicine, University of Athens
Hypothesis
Can the placement of a clip during a vacuum-assisted breast biopsy trigger psychiatric disorders?
Conclusion
The study presents a case where a psychiatric disorder emerged following the placement of a biopsy clip, highlighting the need for multidisciplinary evaluation in breast units.
Supporting Evidence
- This is the first report of a psychiatric disorder being brought to the fore from the use of a VABB clip.
- The patient had never consulted a mental health professional prior to this incident.
- The psychiatric evaluation revealed systematized paranoid ideation.
- The patient reported a history of paranoid thoughts dating back 11 years.
Takeaway
A woman started feeling paranoid after a clip was placed in her breast during a biopsy, showing that medical procedures can sometimes affect mental health.
Methodology
Case report detailing the patient's history, biopsy procedure, and psychiatric evaluation.
Potential Biases
The patient's prior history of paranoid ideation may influence the interpretation of the results.
Limitations
The case is observational and lacks systematic studies to assess the incidence of psychiatric conditions triggered by breast biopsies.
Participant Demographics
62-year-old Caucasian woman, divorced, lives alone.
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