Renal infarction associated with cocaine use and latent protein C deficiency.
We have described the case of a patient with a renal thrombosis and renal infarction associated with cocaine use and protein C deficiency. We propose that patients with similar presentations receive a thorough evaluation for a hypercoagulable state, including protein C levels. Once the diagnosis is made, immediate intervention is required to protect renal function.
Kramer
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Department of Medicine, East Carolina University School of Medicine, Greenville, NC 27858-4354.
Turner
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D000328:Adult; D003042:Cocaine; D006801:Humans; D007238:Infarction / Q000209:etiology*; D007668:Kidney / Q000098:blood supply*; D008297:Male; D020151:Protein C Deficiency; D012077:Renal Artery; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000150:complications*; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000209:etiology*
D003042:Cocaine