Delusion of pregnancy in a patient with bipolar affective disorder: A Case Report

Abstract

Delusion of pregnancy is when one believes that one is pregnant despite contrary evidence and it is most times accompanied with classical symptoms of pregnancy. This rare disorder appears to be on the increase in Nigeria. We here report a case of delusion of pregnancy seen in a patient with bipolar affective disorder. Early diagnosis and treatment of delusions of pregnancy are important in order to prevent the attendant psychological and social consequences as evident in this case report. Attention of clinicians was drawn to this disorder that was once thought to be rare in this society.