In a recent report of 30 patients with levamisol induced vasculitis, what laboratory abnormalities were noted on CBC?
In a report of 30 patients with levamisole cocaine induced vasculitis, anemia was found in 73% of patients, lymphopenia in 70% and leukopenia in 28%.
Munoz-Vahos CH et al. Clinical Profile of Levamisole-Adulterated Cocaine-Induced Vasculitis/Vasculopathy. A 30-Case Series. J Clin Rheumatol 2019 Apr; 25(3): e16-e26. DOI: 10.1097/RHU.0000000000000813
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