Title

Marijuana induced spontaneous pneumomediastinum

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of Community Hospital Internal Medicine Perspectives

Abstract

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM), a rare occurrence, is defined by the presence of extraluminal gas in the mediastinum in the absence of trauma or underlying parenchymal disease. It is usually benign and has been associated with the inhalation of marijuana, cocaine, and amphetamines. The breathing maneuvers along with cyclical vomiting have been postulated as the underlying etiology. We present a case of a 27-year-old previously healthy male who presented with sudden onset chest pain and was found to have marijuana-induced pneumomediastinum.

First Page

516

Last Page

517

DOI

https://doi.org/10.1080/20009666.2021.1937833

Publication Date

Summer 6-21-2021

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