title: Methamphetamine colitis: a rare case of ischemic colitis in a young patient.
abstract: Worldwide, methamphetamine (ie, "crystal meth") abuse is increasing, and is especially prevalent in rural America. However, ischemic colitis secondary to methamphetamine abuse has rarely been reported. We describe the case of a young man who presented with signs and symptoms suggestive of ischemic colitis.
authors.affiliation: Colon and Rectal Fellowship Training Program, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
authors.forename: Stefan D
authors.initials: SD
authors.lastname: Holubar
authors.forename: James P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Hassinger
authors.forename: Eric J
authors.initials: EJ
authors.lastname: Dozois
authors.forename: Howard C
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Masuoka
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000506:poisoning*; D017091:Colitis, Ischemic / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D003113:Colonoscopy; D003287:Contrast Media; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008694:Methamphetamine / Q000506:poisoning*; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D003287:Contrast Media; D008694:Methamphetamine