Cocaine induced pseudovasculitis (CIP) syndrome
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Cocaine induced pseudovasculitis (CIP) syndrome. It may be related to Levamisole adulteration of cocaine. Fully referenced neurology checklist.
Pathology
- It may be related to Levamisole adulteration of cocaine
Clinical features
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Differential diagnosis
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Investigations
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Treatment
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Other features of cocaine toxicity
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References
- Subesinghe S, van Leuven S, Yalakki L, Sangle S, D'Cruz D. Cocaine and ANCA associated vasculitis-like syndromes-a case series. Autoimmun Rev 2018; 17:73-77.
- Friedman DR, Wolfsthal SD. Cocaine-induced pseudovasculitis. Mayo Clin Proc 2005; 80:671-673.
- Jin Q, Kant S, Alhariri J, Geetha D. Levamisole adulterated cocaine associated ANCA vasculitis: review of literature and update on pathogenesis. J Community Hosp Intern Med Perspect 2018; 8:339-344.
- Cheng YC, Ryan KA, Qadwai SA, et al. Cocaine use and risk of ischemic stroke in young adults. Stroke 2016; 47:918-922.
- Williamson J, Bonello M, Simpson M, Jacob A. Spinal cord infarction after cocaine use. Pract Neurol 2017; 17:51-52.
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