The role of radiology in diagnosis and management of drug mules: an update with new challenges and new diagnostic tools

摘要: Emergency physicians and radiologists have been increasingly encountering internal concealment of illegal drugs. The packages commonly contain powdered solid drugs such as cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine hashish, but they may also cocaine in the liquid form. second type package has recently more encountered, poses a greater diagnostic challenge. As clinical evaluation laboratory tests frequently fail to make correct diagnosis, imaging examination is typically required. Imaging methods assume vital role follow-up management. Abdominal X-ray, ultrasonography, CT MRI are used for purposes. Among aforementioned methods, low-dose state-of-the-art these cases. It paramount importance that full knowledge characteristics accurately guide security officials.