Publications by authors named "Rafael Andreussi"
Rheumatol Int
February 2019
Article Synopsis
- Two young adults developed a rare disease called systemic sclerosis (SSc) after using cocaine for a few years.
- One patient, a 24-year-old woman, had serious complications like skin ulcers and kidney issues, while a 27-year-old man experienced severe problems that led to his death.
- The study found only eight other similar cases before, making this a rare link between cocaine use and SSc, and it's hard to tell how cocaine affects these patients because they often used other drugs too.
