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. 2015 Jul 22:2015:bcr2015211768.
doi: 10.1136/bcr-2015-211768.

Levamisole-adulterated cocaine: a case of retiform purpura, cutaneous necrosis and neutropenia

Parinita A Dherange  1 , Norman Beatty  1 , Ahmad Al-Khashman  1
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Levamisole-adulterated cocaine: a case of retiform purpura, cutaneous necrosis and neutropenia

Parinita A Dherange et al. BMJ Case Rep. .
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Right auricle with haemorrhagic and necrotic lesions in levamisole-associated vasculitis.
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Characteristic retiform purpura noted on right cheek.
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Small purpuric lesions on lower extremities.
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Skin necrosis present on the right hand.
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