Unilateral pulmonary oedema and "Mandrax" poisoning.
A case of unilateral pulmonary oedema following "Mandrax" overdose is presented. The pulmonary oedema is believed to result from hypoxia and increased pulmonary vascular permeability. A multi-factorial pathophysiology including patient posture, may have been responsible for the unusual unilateral distribution of the oedema. This report should serve to increase awareness of this interesting clinical entity.
D000328:Adult; D004155:Diphenhydramine / Q000506:poisoning*; D004338:Drug Combinations; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008702:Methaqualone / Q000506:poisoning*; D011654:Pulmonary Edema / Q000139:chemically induced*
D004338:Drug Combinations; D008702:Methaqualone; D004155:Diphenhydramine