Muhammad Aslam Khan, Noshi Iram Zaman.
Medical complications associated with solvent abuse: a case report.
J Pak Psych Soc Jan ;11(1):39-41.

Solvent inhalation is a prevalent form of drug abuse amongst adolescents. Despite being a dangerous and potentially fatal form of substance abuse, its manifestations are often overlooked. Chronic and long-standing use may have systemic effects resulting in cardiac, renal, neurological and hematological complications. This case report describes the case of an adolescent girl, brought by her parents for psychological counseling in the context of abusing solvents over the past four years. On physical examination she was grossly anemic with significant weight loss. On mental state examination she had low mood, poor appetite, and disturbed short term memory. Bone marrow examination confirmed bone marrow suppression which is a recognized complication of long standing solvent abuse.

PakMediNet -Pakistan's largest Database of Pakistani Medical Journals - http://www.pakmedinet.com