The cocaine body packer syndrome.
This report documents the medical conditions associated with toxicity following ingestion of cocaine packaged for transportation. Awareness of this syndrome is important in view of the trafficking of illicit drugs in the region.
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Pathology Department, Hoberton Hospital, Antigua.
D000328:Adult; D003042:Cocaine / Q000506:poisoning*; D004064:Digestive System / Q000187:drug effects*; D006801:Humans; D013287:Illicit Drugs; D007563:Jamaica; D008297:Male
D013287:Illicit Drugs; D003042:Cocaine