- Turkish Journal of Medical Sciences
- Vol: 36 Issue: 5
- A Case Report of Ecstasy-induced Acute Hepatic Failure
A Case Report of Ecstasy-induced Acute Hepatic Failure
Authors : Zeliha Koçak
Pages : 319-321
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Publication Date : 9999-12-31
Article Type : Makaleler
Abstract :3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), also known as "ecstasy", is a synthetic, psychoactive drug chemically similar to the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline. It can cause cognitive, physical, psychological and neurological side effects. Ecstasy-induced acute renal failure, liver damage and brain edema are reported in the literature. We report an MDMA-induced toxic hepatitis case which was thought to have viral origin.Keywords : Ecstasy, toxic hepatitis, 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine, MDMA