A Case of Dilated Cardiomyopathy Associated with Volatile Substance Abuse

Paint thinner has widespread use in industry. The use ofthinner among children has become a social and health problem.This report presenis the case of a 21 year old man witlı congestive cardionıyopathy associated wir/ı volatile subsıance abuse. After giving up the solvent use he ma de a rapid and complete recovery. Because of the increasing prevalance of the problem, we aimed to review the literature regarding to acute and chronic medical complications associated with the exposure or abuse of volatile substances.