title: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis associated with the use of ecstasy.
abstract: Ecstasy is a drug, which causes serious side effects and sometimes it can be lethal. These effects are due to idiosyncratic reactions as a result of various stimulations in adrenergic receptors. Here we present a case of a 36-year-old male patient who was diagnosed with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura associated with the use of ecstasy. Plasmapheresis along with methylprednisolone treatment restores patient condition to normal.
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Yusuf
authors: Y
authors: Kayar
authors: Department of Family Medicine, Bagcilar Education and Research Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Nuket Bayram
authors: NB
authors: Kayar
authors: Department of Internal Medicine, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey.
authors: Venkatanarayana
authors: V
authors: Gangarapu
keywords: Ecstasy; glomerulosclerosis; thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura