Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis associated with the use of ecstasy

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Kayar Y., Kayar N. B., Gangarapu V.

INDIAN JOURNAL OF CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE, vol.19, no.4, pp.230-232, 2015 (ESCI)

• Publication Type: Article / Article
• Volume: 19 Issue: 4
• Publication Date: 2015
• Doi Number: 10.4103/0972-5229.154561
• Journal Name: INDIAN JOURNAL OF CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
• Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus
• Page Numbers: pp.230-232
• Bezmialem Vakıf University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Ecstasy is a drug, which causes serious side effects and sometimes it can be lethal. These effects are due to idiosyncratic reactions as a result of various stimulations in adrenergic receptors. Here we present a case of a 36-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with the use of ecstasy. Plasmapheresis along with methylprednisolone treatment restores patient condition to normal.