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Levamisole-Contaminated Cocaine : An Emergent Cause of Vasculitis and Skin Necrosis
Joint Authors
Ghandour, Zahraa
Baydoun, Hassan
Mobarakai, Neville
Souied, Osama
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-03-20
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
The prevalence of cocaine adulterated with levamisole-induced vasculitis is increasing and physicians should be aware of this unique entity.
There have been many reports of cutaneous vasculitis syndrome caused by cocaine which is contaminated with levamisole.
Levamisole was used as an antihelminth drug and later was rescinded from use in humans due to adverse effects.
Through this paper, we will report a 39-year-old crack cocaine user who presented with purpuric rash and skin necrosis of his ear lobes.
Levamisole-induced vasculitis syndrome was suspected.
A urine toxicology screen was positive for cocaine, opiates, and marijuana.
Blood work revealed positive titres of ANA and p-ANCA, as well as anti-cardiolipin antibody.
Biopsy taken from the left ear showed focal acute inflammation, chronic inflammation with thrombus formation, and extravasated blood cells.
Treatment was primarily supportive with wound care.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Souied, Osama& Baydoun, Hassan& Ghandour, Zahraa& Mobarakai, Neville. 2014. Levamisole-Contaminated Cocaine : An Emergent Cause of Vasculitis and Skin Necrosis. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471960
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Souied, Osama…[et al.]. Levamisole-Contaminated Cocaine : An Emergent Cause of Vasculitis and Skin Necrosis. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471960
American Medical Association (AMA)
Souied, Osama& Baydoun, Hassan& Ghandour, Zahraa& Mobarakai, Neville. Levamisole-Contaminated Cocaine : An Emergent Cause of Vasculitis and Skin Necrosis. Case Reports in Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-471960
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-471960