p-ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Caused by Levamisole-Adulterated Cocaine: A Case Report
Joint Authors
Amirhaeri, Sorour
Carter, Michelle R.
Source
Case Reports in Emergency Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
A rare case of a patient with an unusual skin rash after using cocaine is presented.
A clinical diagnosis of levamisole-induced vasculitis was made based on initial presentation of purpuric skin lesions involving the ears and positive cocaine on urine toxicology screening.
The diagnosis was confirmed after laboratory findings of neutropenia, positive serum levamisole, and a histopathologic test of the skin lesions.
The pathophysiology of this condition is discussed.
Treatment with methylprednisolone and prednisone led to the resolution of the neutropenia and complete recovery of the skin lesions.
With the growing use of levamisole-tainted cocaine, clinicians should be aware of the symptoms of vasculitis and neutropenia induced by this combination of drugs to avoid unnecessary tests and delayed diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Carter, Michelle R.& Amirhaeri, Sorour. 2013. p-ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Caused by Levamisole-Adulterated Cocaine: A Case Report. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005665
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Carter, Michelle R.& Amirhaeri, Sorour. p-ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Caused by Levamisole-Adulterated Cocaine: A Case Report. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005665
American Medical Association (AMA)
Carter, Michelle R.& Amirhaeri, Sorour. p-ANCA-Associated Vasculitis Caused by Levamisole-Adulterated Cocaine: A Case Report. Case Reports in Emergency Medicine. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1005665
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1005665