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Spectrum of Thoracic Imaging Findings in the Setting of Substance Abuse.

Lauren S GannJeffrey R KuninMohamed EbadaChristopher M Walker
Published in: Journal of computer assisted tomography (2024)
Substance abuse continues to be prevalent nationwide and can lead to a myriad of chest pathologies. Imaging findings are vast and can include nodules, masses, ground-glass opacities, airspace disease, and cysts. Radiologists with awareness of these manifestations can assist in early identification of disease in situations where information is unable to be obtained from the patient. This review focuses on thoracic imaging findings associated with various forms of substance abuse, which are organized by portal of entry into the thorax: inhalation, ingestion, and injection.
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