A Case of Ecstasy-Induced Acute Hepatic Injury.
Nava R Sharma, Bharosa Sharma, Saral Lamichhane, Madalasa Pokhrel, Sudarshan Gautam
Cureus October 2022 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.30377 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Case study Case report Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 1 |
| Population | A 27-year-old female with acute liver injury following recreational ecstasy use |
| Topics | MDMA |
| Keywords | Metabolism Of MDMA Substance recreational use |
| Key findings | The authors report a case of acute liver injury in a 27-year-old woman after recreational ecstasy (MDMA) use. They argue that although ecstasy-related liver failure is rare, ecstasy use should be investigated in all patients with severe hepatitis of unknown origin, since early diagnosis and intervention may prevent progression to liver transplantation. |
Abstract
The recreational use of a drug such as 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), also known as "ecstasy," may be associated with significant side effects. Although liver failure with ecstasy is rare, the use of the drug should be investigated in all patients with severe hepatitis of unknown origin. Early diagnosis and intervention can prevent patients from ending up in liver transplantation. Here, we present a case of a 27-year-old female who developed acute liver injury secondary to recreational intoxication with ecstasy.