Krokodil-Associated Cutaneous Ulceration, Cardiac Arrhythmia and Thrombi
Hussain Hussain1, Sohair Angly1, George Michel1
1Department of Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease, Larkin Community Hospital, South Miami, USA.
Abstract:
Krokodil, the street name for desomorphine, has emerged as a deadly and alarming drug phenomenon in recent years. This report delves into the intricate relationship between krokodil abuse, its adverse effects on the skin and its profound impact on cardiovascular events. Our patient developed a non-healing cutaneous ulceration associated with an acute onset of cardiac arrhythmia, as well as bilateral upper extremity acute deep-vein thrombosis.
Learning Points:
The use of Krokodil can lead to chronic non-healing ulcerations.It is important to be aware that new cardiac arrhythmias can arise in individuals using krokodil.Acute bilateral upper extremity thrombosis can occur as a complication in patients using krokodil.
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