Imaging features of urinary dysfunction associated with ketamine abuse / 南方医科大学学报
Journal of Southern Medical University
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(12): 1143-1147, 2012.
Article
in Chinese
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-315517
ABSTRACT
<p><b>OBJECTIVE</b>To summarize the imaging features of urinary dysfunction associated with ketamine abuse (KAUD) for imaging diagnosis of KAUD.</p><p><b>METHODS</b>We analyzed the imaging findings in 45 patients with KAUD, all having a history of ketamine abuse and presenting with severe lower urinary tract symptoms. The patients underwent imaging examinations with ultrasonography (n=45), X-ray (n=38), computed tomography (n=28), magnetic resonance imaging (n=10) or single photon emission computed tomography (n=25), and the results were classified and evaluated to identify the common imaging findings.</p><p><b>RESULTS</b>The imaging changes of KAUD were found primarily in the urinary and biliary system. The most common imaging characteristics included thickening of the bladder wall, contracture and decreased functional volume of the bladder, dilation of the ureter and hydronephrosis, stricture of the upper ureter, renal impairment, dilation of the biliary system, and inflammation or swelling of the adjacent organs and lymph nodes</p><p><b>CONCLUSION</b>KAUD presents with typical imaging changes. Radiologists should be aware of KAUD if the typical imaging features are detected, especially in cases with a history of ketamine abuse.</p>
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Diagnostic Imaging
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging
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Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Retrospective Studies
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Substance-Related Disorders
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Diagnosis
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Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
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Ketamine
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Observational study
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Prognostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
Chinese
Journal:
Journal of Southern Medical University
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
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