Case report of ecstasy-induced renal venous thrombosis

NDT Plus. 2010 Oct;3(5):459-60. doi: 10.1093/ndtplus/sfq088. Epub 2010 May 19.

Abstract

The use of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, also known as MDMA or ecstasy, has been associated with vascular and end-organ damage. This case report describes, with histological evidence, the development renal venous thrombosis presenting with acute kidney injury following oral ingestion of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy).

Keywords: ecstasy; renal; thrombosis; venous.

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