Abstract
3,4-Methylenedioxymetamphetamine ("ecstasy") has previously been reported to cause an acute hepatitis that may progress to liver failure. We present the first recorded case of ecstasy-induced accelerated hepatic fibrosis.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
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Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / pathology
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Female
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Humans
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Liver / drug effects
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Liver / pathology
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Liver Cirrhosis / chemically induced*
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Liver Cirrhosis / pathology
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N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine / adverse effects*
Substances
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N-Methyl-3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine