What does Skin biopsy of patients with levamisole induced vasculitis show?
In a report of 30 patients with levamisole cocaine induced vasculitis, skin biopsy was performed in 21 patients. Leukocytoclastic vasculitis was present in 24% followed by pseudovasculitis in 19% and thrombotic vasculopathy with leukocytclastic vasculitis in 19%.
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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