Large lung bullae in marijuana smokers

Thorax. 2000 Apr;55(4):340-2. doi: 10.1136/thorax.55.4.340.

Abstract

The case histories are presented of four men with multiple large upper zone lung bullae but otherwise relatively preserved lung parenchyma. Each had a history of significant exposure to marijuana. In three of the four cases the tobacco smoking load had been relatively small, suggesting a possible causal role for marijuana in the pathogenesis of this unusual pattern of bullous emphysema.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Blister / diagnostic imaging
  • Blister / etiology*
  • Blister / pathology
  • Forced Expiratory Volume
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / diagnostic imaging
  • Lung Diseases / etiology*
  • Lung Diseases / pathology
  • Male
  • Marijuana Smoking / adverse effects*
  • Middle Aged
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Vital Capacity