Vasculitis, Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura, and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Associated With Methamphetamine Intoxication: A Case Report
International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine,
Vol. 11 No. 4 (2021),
17 November 2021
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Page 32864
https://doi.org/10.32598/ijmtfm.v11i4.32864
Abstract
Amphetamines and methamphetamines are two groups of substance whose use are increasing globally. Methamphetamines poisoning may develop different sympathetic symptoms; however, developing some complications, such as vasculitis, central nervous system involvement, and kidney injury. In this study, we report a case of methamphetamine poisoning that presented with loss of consciousness and developed Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP), Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC), and pulmonary pseud vasculitis
- Methamphetamine
- Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
- Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
- Vasculitis
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