[Clinical and toxicological evaluation of fatal poisoning with amphetamine derivative--MDMA, ecstasy (3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine)].
Intoxications with amphetamine derivatives represent an important problem of clinical and forensic toxicology. Even if distribution of the drug group has been legally forbidden, they continue to pose serious threats, linked to their uncontrolled administration which frequently leads to lethal intoxications. We present a case of intoxication in a 17-year-old male with amphetamine derivate--MDMA, Ecstasy. Clinical analysis documented an acute multi-organ failure, in particular pronounced hepatic and renal insufficiency, disseminated intravascular clotting (DIC). The comprehensive diagnosis and resulting discharge abstract of the acute poisoning were confirmed by postmortem investigations.
Lukasik-Głebocka
Magdalena
M
Zakład Opieki Zdrowotnej-Jezyce, Szpital im. F. Raszei, Oddział Chorób Wewnetrznych i Ostrych Zatruć im. Dr Wandy Błeńskiej, Poznań.
Wachowiak
Roman
R
Kostrzewa
Andrzej
A
Karlikowski
Michał
M
Mańkowski
Wojciech
W
Kołowski
Janusz
J
D058186:Acute Kidney Injury / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000293:Adolescent; D004211:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation / Q000139:chemically induced*; D017809:Fatal Outcome; D006801:Humans; D017114:Liver Failure, Acute / Q000139:chemically induced*; D008297:Male; D009102:Multiple Organ Failure / Q000139:chemically induced*; D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / Q000097:blood / Q000506:poisoning*
D018817:N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine