Journal article
Authors list: Lang, Juliane; Dettmeyer, Reinhard; Henn, Veronique; Birngruber, Christoph G.; Veit, Florian
Publication year: 2016
Pages: 212-215
Journal: Romanian Journal of Legal Medicine
Volume number: 24
Issue number: 3
ISSN: 1221-8618
DOI Link: https://doi.org/10.4323/rjlm.2016.212
Publisher: ROMANIAN LEGAL MED SOC
Abstract:
There is an increasing number of reports concerning lethal courses following consumption of 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), namely Ecstasy. Autopsy findings in cases of MDMA intoxications are described, however Ecstasy-associated pathological findings should be separated from Ecstasy-induced findings. This case report presents typical Ecstasy-induced findings due to an obviously genetic disposition leading to malignant hyperthermia and severe rhabdomyolysis. Medicolegal aspects are relevant because there is a therapeutic option to save life by injecting Dantrolene when first symptoms are recognized.
Citation Styles
Harvard Citation style: Lang, J., Dettmeyer, R., Henn, V., Birngruber, C. and Veit, F. (2016) Fatal Ecstasy-induced malignant hyperthermia with rhabdomyolysis. A case report, Romanian Journal of Legal Medicine, 24(3), pp. 212-215. https://doi.org/10.4323/rjlm.2016.212
APA Citation style: Lang, J., Dettmeyer, R., Henn, V., Birngruber, C., & Veit, F. (2016). Fatal Ecstasy-induced malignant hyperthermia with rhabdomyolysis. A case report. Romanian Journal of Legal Medicine. 24(3), 212-215. https://doi.org/10.4323/rjlm.2016.212
Keywords
3,4-METHYLENEDIOXYMETHAMPHETAMINE; 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA); COMPLICATIONS; DANTROLENE; DEATHS; Ecstasy; malignant hyperthermia; MDMA ECSTASY; OVERDOSE; rhabdomyolysis; RYANODINE RECEPTOR
