Methamphetamine colitis: a rare case of ischemic colitis in a young patient.
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.
Holubar
Stefan D
SD
Colon and Rectal Fellowship Training Program, Mayo Clinic, 200 First St SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA.
Hassinger
James P
JP
Dozois
Eric J
EJ
Masuoka
Howard C
HC
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
D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D003287:Contrast Media; D008694:Methamphetamine