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A recent study conducted at Rigshospitalet in Copenhagen, Denmark, explored the presence of arachnoid cysts in individuals with depression. Arachnoid cysts are commonly found on brain scans and are typically considered harmless congenital structures. However, recent research suggests a potential association between these cysts and affective and cognitive symptoms. In this particular case, a 32-year-old woman with depression was found to have an arachnoid cyst, but it was determined that the cyst was unrelated to her depressive episode. The study emphasizes the importance of ruling out organic causes when evaluating patients with depression. [Extracted from the article]