Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology

Chronic Ketamine Toxicity Involving both Urinary and Hepatobiliary Systems.

Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology 2026 Alexander Cotza, Liesbeth Meylaerts

Chronic ketamine abuse is a well-recognized cause of lower urinary tract injury. Hepatobiliary manifestations are less frequently reported. A case is presented of concomitant ketamine-induced uropathy and cholangiopathy in a young adult. This underscores the importance of considering ketamine toxicity as a multisystem disorder. Teaching point: Beyond the well-recognized urinary tract...