April 25, 2026 · Clinical radiology · DOI: 10.1016/j.crad.2026.107289

Pictorial review of chronic ketamine abuse on urinary and biliary systems: what a radiologist needs to know

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This pictorial review aims to educate radiologists on the imaging characteristics and pathophysiological effects of chronic ketamine abuse, particularly its impact on the urinary and biliary systems. By presenting various imaging modalities and case studies, the authors highlight the common presentations of uropathy and cholangiopathy associated with ketamine use, emphasizing the importance of timely identification for appropriate patient management.

J A Cassels, V J Leung, O Ramadan

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