Marijuana induced spontaneous pneumomediastinum. Issue 4 (4th July 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Puri, Chahat; Rhee, Kyunghoon; Harish, Vignesh K.; Slack, Donald
• Is Part Of: Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives. Volume 11:Issue 4(2021)
• Page Start: 516
• Page End: 517
• Publication Date: 2021-07-04
• Subjects: Spontaneous pneumomediastinum -- Marijuana -- Valsalva -- Muller's maneuver; Internal medicine -- Periodicals; Hospitals -- Periodicals; Hospitals, Community; Internal Medicine; Hospitals; Internal medicine; Periodicals; Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1080/20009666.2021.1937833
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2000-9666

Abstract

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.