Key result
Corticosteroid therapy resulted in partial resolution of rapidly progressive mononeuropathy multiplex secondary to methamphetamine-induced necrotizing angiitis in a single patient.
Case Report (n=1)
Corticosteroids may be useful in the treatment of hypersensitivity-type angiopathy and resulting mononeuropathy multiplex secondary to illicit drug abuse.
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Consider methamphetamine-associated angiitis in drug users with mononeuropathy multiplex; single case leaves open questions on causality and management.
STAFFORD et al. (1975) conducted a case report in Mononeuropathy multiplex secondary to amphetamine angiitis (n=1). Corticosteroid therapy was evaluated on Resolution of symptoms. Corticosteroid therapy resulted in partial resolution of rapidly progressive mononeuropathy multiplex secondary to methamphetamine-induced necrotizing angiitis in a single patient.
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