Nasal Septum Perforation due to Methamphetamine abuse

Authors

  • Ehsan Khadivi Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck surgery Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
  • Fereshteh Esmatinia Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
  • Masoud Naseri Sadr Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
  • Mehdi Bakhshaee Ear, Nose, Throat, Head and Neck surgery Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran.
Abstract:

Introduction: Spontaneous Perforation of the nasal septum is an uncommon condition. Nasal inhalation of substances such as cocaine has long been linked to this Perforation. Case Report: This report describes the case of a 46-year-old woman who was addicted to methamphetamine and who presented with perforation of the nasal septum.This is the first reported case of nasal septal necrosis linked to nasal inhalation of methamphetamine. Conclusions: Patient history and assurance regardingillegal drug consumption and abuse is a key point for fast and accurate diagnosis. The pathophysiology of drug-induced sinunasal disease and a review of the literature are also presented.

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volume 25  issue 1

pages  53- 56

publication date 2013-01-01

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