Psychological characteristics of women presenting with breast pain.

摘要: Abstract Objective: Extensive evidence links unexplained physical symptoms in adults with childhood abuse. This study investigated a possible link between breast pain, recalled abuse and emotional somatic distress. Methods: Consecutive female out-patients presenting pain were categorised as treatment-resistant ( n =20), newly diagnosed requesting treatment =37), or but reassured not seeking =32) compared pain-free patients lumps =31). Results: All groups more anxious depressed, somatised higher incidence of by comparison lump patients. Logistic regression confirmed that anxiety independently associated pain. Conclusion: Clinical management who present should be sensitive to the is marker some women widespread