title: Ecstasy induced hepatitis mimicking viral hepatitis.
abstract: Three cases of jaundice after ingestion of 3,4-methylenedioxymetamphetamine (MDMA), known as 'ecstasy', are reported and the complications associated with the misuse of this drug, which was initially misrepresented as 'safer than alcohol' are described. Ingestion of 'ecstasy' should be considered when investigating unexplained jaundice in younger patients.
authors.affiliation: Infection Unit, City Hospital, Aberdeen.
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Dykhuizen
authors.forename: P W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Brunt
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Atkinson
authors.forename: J G
authors.initials: JG
authors.lastname: Simpson
authors.forename: C C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Smith
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006525:Hepatitis, Viral, Human / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine