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Philippe Camus, M.D.

Dijon, France

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XV.q Path: Foreign body deposits/granulomatous reaction

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Last update : 13/09/2013
 
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Clinical, imaging, BAL, pathological pattern consistent with the specific drug
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Amphetamine (and -derivatives)
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Body packing
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Ephedrine
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Gases
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Paramethoxymethamphetamine
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Phosphine (H3P)
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Pseudoephedrine
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Recreational drugs
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Stimulants, psychostimulants, psychoactive substances
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Publications

Methamphetamine and the expanding complications of amphetamines.
The Western journal of medicine 1999 Apr;170;214-9 1999 Apr
Self-induced pulmonary granulomatosis. A consequence of intravenous injection of drugs intended for oral use.
Chest 1980 Jul;78;90-4 1980 Jul

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