Medicine

Alexander Cotza, Liesbeth Meylaerts

2026.1.20Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology

DOI: 10.5334/jbsr.4197

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A case is presented of concomitant ketamine-induced uropathy and cholangiopathy in a young adult that underscores the importance of considering ketamine toxicity as a multisystem disorder.

Abstract

Chronic ketamine abuse is a well-recognized cause of lower urinary tract injury. Hepatobiliary manifestations are less frequently reported. A case is presented of concomitant ketamine-induced uropathy and cholangiopathy in a young adult. This underscores the importance of considering ketamine toxicity as a multisystem disorder. Teaching point: Beyond the well-recognized urinary tract involvement, radiologists attention is drawn to hepatobiliary manifestations of chronic ketamine toxicity.

Citation format

COTZA, Alexander; MEYLAERTS, Liesbeth. Chronic ketamine toxicity involving both urinary and hepatobiliary systems. Journal of the Belgian Society of Radiology, 2026, 110(1): 2.