A case of persistent delusional disorder: Role of dimensions of delusion reappraised

Abstract

The themes of delusion have been a subject of interest due to the complex underpinning of several socio-cultural aspects. Although it is defined to be out of keeping with the socio-cultural background, the interplay often poses a diagnostic dilemma. Here, we report an unusual case of persistent delusional disorder involving surgically inserted “Gas” in the background of beliefs arising from relatives, lay press, and nontraditional medicine.

Keywords

• Cultural beliefs
• delusions
• persistent delusional disorder