[Dyspnea on exertion and bihilar space occupying lesion in intravenous cocaine/heroin abuse]

Praxis (Bern 1994). 2007 Jun 6;96(23):941-4. doi: 10.1024/1661-8157.96.23.941.
[Article in German]

Abstract

We report about a 44 year old man with intravenous cocaine/heroin abuse with shortness of breath (NYHA III) and prominent bilateral hila. We documented a severe pulmonary hypertension with bilateral dilated pulmonary vessels. Differential diagnosis is broad and further diagnostic evaluation is needed. Therapy includes anticoagulation, diuretics, if necessary oxygen supply and specific inhalative and perorale drugs.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Cocaine-Related Disorders / complications*
  • Cocaine-Related Disorders / diagnostic imaging
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dyspnea / diagnostic imaging
  • Dyspnea / etiology*
  • Electrocardiography
  • Heroin Dependence / complications*
  • Heroin Dependence / diagnostic imaging
  • Humans
  • Hypertension, Pulmonary / diagnostic imaging*
  • Male
  • Pulmonary Heart Disease / diagnostic imaging*
  • Radiography
  • Substance Abuse, Intravenous / complications*
  • Substance Abuse, Intravenous / diagnostic imaging