Ping Wu, Safiyyah Nok Sze Lui, Heather Hoi Ching Lee, Oi Fung Wong
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Abstract
Introduction: Computed tomography can be used to screen and diagnose the presence of drug-filled packets in the body. We present an unusual computed tomography finding in a suspected body packer.
Case summary: A traveller suspected of being a body packer was brought to the emergency department complaining of low back pain. On examination, there was an abdominal cast circumferentially encasing his abdomen, which he alleged was part of the management of his lower back pain in his own country.
Images: A plain computed tomogram of the abdomen and pelvis revealed that the cast was made of materials with a nodular appearance and heterogeneous density, which was different from that of a plaster of Paris cast. An investigation later confirmed the cast contained cocaine.
Conclusion: Our case demonstrates how a body packer can traffic drugs outside their body for an alleged medical reason.
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clinical Toxicology publishes peer-reviewed scientific research and clinical advances in clinical toxicology. The journal reflects the professional concerns and best scientific judgment of its sponsors, the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology, the European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists, the American Association of Poison Control Centers and the Asia Pacific Association of Medical Toxicology and, as such, is the leading international journal in the specialty.
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