Systemic AA Amyloidosis Associated With Intravenous Injection of Oral Prescription Opioids-An Autopsy Case Report.
Am J Forensic Med Pathol
; 43(2): 191-194, 2022 Jun 01.
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ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT There are reports of AA amyloidosis associated with intravenous and/or subcutaneous injection of street drugs, such as heroin and cocaine. Most reports describe patients with substance use disorder, renal amyloidosis and concurrent viral infections, such as hepatitis and/or human immunodeficiency virus. Herein, we present a case of systemic AA amyloidosis and sepsis in a 34-year-old woman with a history of intravenous injection of oral prescription medications (as evidenced by excipient lung disease) who had no known history of human immunodeficiency virus nor of hepatitis B or C. Our case shows the broader spectrum of pathology that can occur with the misuse of prescription medications.
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Assunto principal:
Abuso de Substâncias por Via Intravenosa
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Amiloidose
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Ano de publicação:
2022
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