Presentation
International travellar behaving oddly.
Patient Data
Age: 45 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Rectal drug concealment
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Radiodensities with surrounding gas projects over the rectum.
After the x-ray, the traveler admitted to body packing removed two packets of methamphetamine that were lodged in the rectum.
From the case:
Rectal drug concealment
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Previously seen radiodensities are no longer apparent. No evidence of complication.
Case Discussion
Body packing refers to the internal concealment of drugs within the gastrointestinal tract or other orifices.
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