A rare case of pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum and subcutaneous emphysema due to crystal methamphetamine abuse
Background: Crystal methamphetamine abuse is a growing concern due to its significant adverse effects on various organ systems. Case description: This report presents a rare case of pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum and subcutaneous emphysema resulting from crystal methamphetamine abuse. The...
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| author | Abdulmajeed K. Abdulmajeed Mansour O. Almehrzi Saba A. Al-Bazzaz Farah A. Khalid Sherif A. Fathi Ashraf F. Hefny |
| author_facet | Abdulmajeed K. Abdulmajeed Mansour O. Almehrzi Saba A. Al-Bazzaz Farah A. Khalid Sherif A. Fathi Ashraf F. Hefny |
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| description | Background: Crystal methamphetamine abuse is a growing concern due to its significant adverse effects on various organ systems.
Case description: This report presents a rare case of pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum and subcutaneous emphysema resulting from crystal methamphetamine abuse. The exact mechanism linking methamphetamine abuse to pneumomediastinum remains ambiguous. Pneumomediastinum is uncommon with drug abuse, especially if it is smoked and the subject coughs against a closed glottis; however, it is rare to cause such severe presentation.
Conclusions: This report discusses the toxic effects of crystal methamphetamine on the respiratory system. It emphasises the importance of increased awareness among clinicians regarding these complications to facilitate timely intervention and prevent life-threatening outcomes. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ea33fa2d0994494cbc7cd89cd3b091d32025-01-07T13:40:28ZengSMC MEDIA SRLEuropean Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine2284-25942024-12-0110.12890/2024_0050584593A rare case of pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum and subcutaneous emphysema due to crystal methamphetamine abuseAbdulmajeed K. Abdulmajeed0Mansour O. Almehrzi1Saba A. Al-Bazzaz2Farah A. Khalid3Sherif A. Fathi4Ashraf F. Hefny5Department of Surgery, Shaikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Surgery, Shaikh Khalifa Medical City, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Histopathology, Al Borg Laboratories, Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Dental Surgery, Ajman University, Ajman, United Arab EmiratesDepartment of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, October 6th University, Cairo, EgyptDepartment of Surgery, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab EmiratesBackground: Crystal methamphetamine abuse is a growing concern due to its significant adverse effects on various organ systems. Case description: This report presents a rare case of pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum and subcutaneous emphysema resulting from crystal methamphetamine abuse. The exact mechanism linking methamphetamine abuse to pneumomediastinum remains ambiguous. Pneumomediastinum is uncommon with drug abuse, especially if it is smoked and the subject coughs against a closed glottis; however, it is rare to cause such severe presentation. Conclusions: This report discusses the toxic effects of crystal methamphetamine on the respiratory system. It emphasises the importance of increased awareness among clinicians regarding these complications to facilitate timely intervention and prevent life-threatening outcomes.https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/5058crystal methamphetamine abusesubcutaneous emphysemapneumomediastinumpneumoretroperitoneum |
| spellingShingle | Abdulmajeed K. Abdulmajeed Mansour O. Almehrzi Saba A. Al-Bazzaz Farah A. Khalid Sherif A. Fathi Ashraf F. Hefny A rare case of pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum and subcutaneous emphysema due to crystal methamphetamine abuse European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine crystal methamphetamine abuse subcutaneous emphysema pneumomediastinum pneumoretroperitoneum |
| title | A rare case of pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum and subcutaneous emphysema due to crystal methamphetamine abuse |
| title_full | A rare case of pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum and subcutaneous emphysema due to crystal methamphetamine abuse |
| title_fullStr | A rare case of pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum and subcutaneous emphysema due to crystal methamphetamine abuse |
| title_full_unstemmed | A rare case of pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum and subcutaneous emphysema due to crystal methamphetamine abuse |
| title_short | A rare case of pneumomediastinum, pneumoretroperitoneum and subcutaneous emphysema due to crystal methamphetamine abuse |
| title_sort | rare case of pneumomediastinum pneumoretroperitoneum and subcutaneous emphysema due to crystal methamphetamine abuse |
| topic | crystal methamphetamine abuse subcutaneous emphysema pneumomediastinum pneumoretroperitoneum |
| url | https://www.ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/5058 |
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