[Pneumomediastinum as a result amphetamine administration].
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.
Wielkopolskie Centrum Chorób Płuc i Gruźlicy w Poznaniu Oddział P-3.
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D000328:Adult; D000661:Amphetamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006213:Hallucinogens / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008478:Mediastinal Emphysema / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013902:Radiography, Thoracic
D006213:Hallucinogens; D000661:Amphetamine