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A Case of Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum Following Ecstasy and Marijuana Use

2021; Cureus, Inc.; Linguagem: Inglês

10.7759/cureus.15871

2168-8184

Mishouri Paul, Prodip Paul, Dipon Dey, Amit Kumar Bhardwaj, Koushik Paul,

Trauma Management and Diagnosis

Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is a benign and self-limiting condition more commonly seen in young adults. Radiology imaging of the chest, including X-ray or CT scan, is the gold standard for diagnosis. Ecstasy, also known as 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) is a synthetic amphetamine derivative widely abused for an increased sense of well-being and euphoria. Marijuana is also abused for recreational purposes. SPM has been reported after both Ecstasy and marijuana use. SPM after these illicit drugs abuse usually has a benign and self-limiting course with supportive management. However, it is always important to rule out serious associated conditions like esophageal perforation. Here, we present a 22-year-old male who developed SPM after Ecstasy ingestion and marijuana inhalation.