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Newest firstCannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a well-recognized condition associated with chronic cannabis use, characterized by recurrent nausea, retching, vomiting, and relief with hot showers. Management is challenging, particularly as symptoms are refractory to conventional antiemetic therapy. We report the case of a 26-year-old man with a history of daily cannabis use who presented with severe retching and vomiting,…
Open article record in new tab ↗Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is defined as the presence of free air within the mediastinum without an apparent precipitating cause such as trauma, invasive procedures, or oesophageal rupture. SPM is typically benign and self-limiting but may mimic life-threatening conditions such as myocardial infarction, pulmonary embolism, or aortic dissection. The pathophysiology is most explained by the Macklin effect,…
Open article record in new tab ↗Spontaneous pneumomediastinum (SPM) is a rare, self-limiting condition that can be complicated by pneumothorax, pneumopericardium, and subcutaneous emphysema. This case describes a 25-year-old man with a chronic marijuana use history who developed SPM after a recent respiratory infection. Imaging showed significant pneumomediastinum, pneumopericardium, and small pneumothoraces bilaterally. Despite these findings,…
Background Marijuana use has become more common since its legalization, as have reports of marijuana-associated spontaneous pneumomediastinum. Non-spontaneous causes such as esophageal perforation are often ruled out on presentation due to the severe consequences of untreated disease. Here we seek to characterize the presentation of marijuana-associated spontaneous pneumomediastinum and explore whether esophageal…
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