Nasal Septum Perforation due to Methamphetamine abuse

nasal septum perforation due to methamphetamine abuse

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...

Perforation of the nasal septum due to soda ash.

Perforation of the nasal septum as a direct result of occupation has been recognized since the days of Rammazzini (Wampler, 1943). However, the unspectacular nature of the symptoms and its self-limiting nature have so conspired together to keep the condition from the public eye as to make references to it in the literature both few and cursory. Particularly is this true of perforation of the se...

Nasal septum perforation of welders.

During the periodic physical checkups in 1997-2000, the authors have found eleven cases of nasal septum perforation among 2,869 welders in Ulsan, Korea. They have not suffered from diseases and conditions that could cause septum perforation such as tuberculosis, syphilis, and long-term use of topical corticosteroids. And also they did not have trauma history and surgical experiences on their na...

Fetishism Due to Methamphetamine (Glass) Abuse: A Case Report

Background: Fetishism is a type of paraphilia. The focus of sexual arousal in fetishism is oriented towards inanimate objects. Sexual arousal and craving are some of the reasons the youth resort to crystal (glass). Drug abuse may cause disorders in sexual function. Case Report: The patient was a 41 years old man. He married in age 22 years and experienced frequent intercourses with his wife fro...

Perforation of the nasal septum in systemic lupus erythematosus.