Neurologic Manifestations of Chronic Methamphetamine Abuse
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Maxillary sinus manifestations of methamphetamine abuse
Methamphetamines are the second most commonly used illicit drug worldwide and cost the United States health-care system ∼$23.4 billion annually. Use of this drug affects multiple organ systems and causes a variety of clinical manifestations. Although there are commonly known sequelae of methamphetamine abuse such as "meth mouth," there is limited evidence regarding maxillary sinus manifestation...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Neurologic Clinics
سال: 2011
ISSN: 0733-8619
DOI: 10.1016/j.ncl.2011.05.004