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  • Title: Levamisole-Induced Vasculitis with Renal Involvement.
    Author: Chawdhary K, Parke A.
    Journal: Conn Med; 2015; 79(6):343-6. PubMed ID: 26263714.
    Abstract:
    A significant amount of cocaine used in the United States today is adulterated with levamisole. In some instances, prolonged use of contaminated cocaine is associated with the development of levamisole-induced vasculitis (LIV) with features of cutaneous vasculitis and agranulocytosis along with other constitutional symptoms and arthritis. We describe a case of a crack cocaine user with LIV, who developed significant renal disease secondary to crescentic glomerulonephritis, confirmed on renal biopsy. Renal vasculitis is an uncommon feature of LIV and significantly affects clinical course and management.
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