Levamisole-induced occlusive necrotising vasculitis in cocaine abusers: an unusual cause of skin necrosis and neutropenia.
Int Wound J
; 10(5): 590-6, 2013 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
We present three cases describing the various skin manifestations of presumed levamisole-contaminated cocaine use. Antibody-mediated vasculitis and neutropenia were consistent findings in these cases and repeat exposure resulted in distinct dermatologic complications. This phenomenon of levamisole-induced vasculitis and neutropenia is being increasingly described and has characteristic wound manifestations that must be recognised and treated early.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Piel
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Vasculitis
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Adyuvantes Inmunológicos
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Levamisol
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Cocaína
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Trastornos Relacionados con Cocaína
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Neutropenia
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Middle aged
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Int Wound J
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos