Ketamine-Associated Ulcerative Cystitis: A Case Report and Literature Review
- Author:
Christopher Chee Kong Ho
;
Hafez Pezhman
;
Singam Praveen
;
Eng Hong Goh
;
Boon Cheok Lee
;
Md Zainuddin Zulkifli
;
Mohamed Rose Isa
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords:
cystitis, hydronephrosis, ketamine, medical sciences
- From:Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
2010;17(2):61-65
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Ketamine can be abused as a recreational drug, and there has been a recent surge in its
usage. The effects of ketamine on the urinary system were unknown until the recent publication
of a few case reports. Many doctors are still unaware of this new clinical entity, termed ketamineassociated
ulcerative cystitis. We report a case that we encountered and discuss the diagnosis and
disease management in addition to a review of the literature.
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