Renal infarction secondary to nasal insufflation of cocaine.
Cocaine abuse has resulted in complications involving an increasing number of organ systems. This article presents a case report and discussion of renal infarction occurring in association with nasal insufflation of cocaine powder. Possible etiology and suggested workup of such patients is also discussed.
Goodman
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Department of Emergency Medicine, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, NC 27858, USA.
Rennie
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D000328:Adult; D003042:Cocaine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000209:etiology*; D007327:Insufflation; D007668:Kidney / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D008297:Male; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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