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

Publication

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

Journal Paper/Review - Jun 6, 2007

Sawatzki Mikael, Keller D I

Units

Gastroenterology/Hepatology

PubMed

17585561

Citation

Sawatzki M, Keller D. [Dyspnea on exertion and bihilar space occupying lesion in intravenous cocaine/heroin abuse]. Praxis 2007; 96:941-4.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (Deutsch)

Journal

Praxis 2007; 96

Publication Date

Jun 6, 2007

Issn Print

1661-8157

Pages

941-4

Brief description/objective

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.