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    Illicit drug abuse causes diverse kidney damage, with cocaine abuse linked to hypertension and ischemia. This study examined kidney pathology in deceased individuals with a history of drug abuse.

    Area of Science:

    • Nephrology
    • Toxicology
    • Forensic Pathology

    Background:

    • Illicit drug abuse is a known risk factor for chronic kidney disease.
    • The long-term effects of drug abuse, especially under unsterile conditions, on kidney pathology are not fully understood.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the histopathologic alterations in the kidneys of individuals deceased due to suspected illicit drug abuse.
    • To identify specific patterns of kidney damage associated with different types of drug abuse.

    Main Methods:

    • A case series of 129 deceased individuals with suspected illicit drug abuse undergoing forensic autopsy.
    • Kidney tissues were examined using various staining techniques (H&E, PAS, Sirius, Congo Red) and immunohistochemistry.
    • Toxicologic analysis was performed to identify drug patterns, with selected cases undergoing further histochemical staining and electron microscopy.

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    Main Results:

    • The study population was predominantly male (82.2%), white (99.2%), and engaged in intravenous drug use (IVDU) (81.4%).
    • Common kidney alterations included arteriosclerotic and ischemic damage, interstitial inflammation, renal calcification, fibrosis, and tubular atrophy, with hypertensive-ischemic nephropathy being most frequent.
    • Severe IVDU was associated with interstitial inflammation and renal calcification, while cocaine abuse was linked to hypertensive and ischemic damage.

    Conclusions:

    • Illicit drug abuse is associated with a wide range of non-specific kidney pathologies.
    • Cocaine abuse plays a significant role in promoting hypertensive and ischemic kidney damage.
    • The study highlights the detrimental impact of drug abuse on renal health.