Lea Šalamon

Dr. Lea Šalamon

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Academic Career Length

18Years (2009-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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10 June 2015 in Rheumatology International
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LŠLea Šalamon
Lea Šalamon
JMJadranka Morović-Vergles
Jadranka Morović-Vergles
DMDaniela Marasović-Krstulović
Daniela Marasović-Krstulović
TKTatjana Kehler
Tatjana Kehler
DŠDavorin Šakić
Davorin Šakić
SGStjepan Gamulin
Stjepan Gamulin


10 August 2025 in Diagnostics
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Marko TarleMarko Tarle
Marko Tarle
Koraljka HatKoraljka Hat
Koraljka Hat
LŠLea Šalamon
Lea Šalamon
JMJosko Mitrovic
Josko Mitrovic
MRMarina Raguž
Marina Raguž
Ivica LuksicIvica Luksic
Ivica Luksic
Background and Clinical Significance: Cocaine-induced vasculitis (CIV), especially when associated with PR3-ANCA positivity, can be very similar both clinically and serologically to idiopathic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA). The distinction between these entities is crucial due to the different etiologies, treatment strategies, and prognoses. We present a unique case of CIV that manifested exclusively in a previously dissected neck area—an example of the locus minoris resistance phenomenon—and was initially misinterpreted as skin melanoma recurrence. Case presentation: A 59-year-old man with a history of skin melanoma (pT4b, left pectoral region) and a previous modified radical neck dissection presented in 2024 with new onset of painful subcutaneous nodules and ulcerative lesions at the surgical site. The imaging procedures (CT and PET-CT) raised the suspicion of locoregional malignant recurrence. However, histology revealed necrotizing granulomatous inflammation without tumor cells. Extensive infectious and autoimmune investigations ruled out alternative causes. Subsequently, the patient developed a perforation of the nasal septum and ulcers on the oral mucosa. PR3-ANCA was strongly positive (up to 49 U/mL). Urine toxicology revealed intranasal cocaine use. A diagnosis of cocaine-induced PR3-ANCA vasculitis was made. After immunosuppressive therapy (high-dose glucocorticoids and methotrexate) and substance withdrawal counseling, the patient showed significant clinical improvement. Conclusions: This case highlights the importance of including CIV in the differential diagnosis of granulomatous or ulcerative lesions, especially when they are localized to previous surgical sites. The presentation illustrates the concept of locus minoris resistentiae and highlights the role of toxicological testing in atypical ANCA-positive disease.

1 January 2009
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JMJadranka Morovic-Vergles
Jadranka Morovic-Vergles
LŠLea Šalamon
Lea Šalamon