[Pneumomediastinum as a result amphetamine administration]

Pneumonol Alergol Pol. 2005;73(1):76-8.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Two cases of pneumomediastinum were presented. Diagnosis was confirmed by plain chest X - ray and CT examination of the chest. None remarkable abnormality was found in a lung parenchyma or any other organs. Therefore the authors conclude that the direct cause of pneumomediastinum was psychostimulants administration--amphetamine. Typical treatment was successful.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Amphetamine / administration & dosage
  • Amphetamine / adverse effects*
  • Hallucinogens / administration & dosage
  • Hallucinogens / adverse effects*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / chemically induced*
  • Mediastinal Emphysema / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography, Thoracic

Substances

  • Hallucinogens
  • Amphetamine