Large lung bullae in marijuana smokers.
The case histories are presented of four men with multiple large upper zone lung bullae but otherwise relatively preserved lung parenchyma. Each had a history of significant exposure to marijuana. In three of the four cases the tobacco smoking load had been relatively small, suggesting a possible causal role for marijuana in the pathogenesis of this unusual pattern of bullous emphysema.
Johnson
M K
MK
Department of Medicine, Frenchay Hospital, Bristol BS16 1LE, UK.
Smith
R P
RP
Morrison
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Laszlo
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White
R J
RJ
D000328:Adult; D001768:Blister / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D005541:Forced Expiratory Volume; D006801:Humans; D008171:Lung Diseases / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008385:Marijuana Smoking / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed; D014797:Vital Capacity