A Severe Case of Levamisole-Induced Vasculitis

Authors

Austin Ambur, Kansas City University
Timothy A. Nyckowski, Kansas City University

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Clinical Toxicology

Abstract

Levamisole is a commonly utilized adulterant for illicit drugs such as cocaine. It has been associated with perinuclear anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (P-ANCA)-associated retiform purpura in cocaine users. It is important for clinicians to recognize the typical location and clinical presentation of these patients to reach a proper diagnosis. We present a severe case of levamisole-induced vasculitis in a cocaine user to highlight the classic clinical findings and the diagnostic evaluation for these patients.

DOI

10.1080/15563650.2022.2048004

Publication Date

7-2022

Keywords

skin, metabolic

ISSN

1556-9519

Recommended Citation

Ambur A, Nyckowski TA. A Severe Case of Levamisole-Induced Vasculitis. Clinical Toxicology. 2022; 60(7). doi: 10.1080/15563650.2022.2048004.