A Rare and Unexpected Side-Effect of Cannabis Use: Abdominal Pain due to Acute Pancreatitis

Acute pancreatitis is a frequently encountered disorder in patients presenting to emergency units. Biliary system disorders, alcohol consumption, infections, and drugs are among the causes of acute pancreatitis. However, it is sometimes difficult to determine the etiology of this disorder, particula...

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Published in:Case reports in emergency medicine 2015-01, Vol.2015 (2015), p.1-2
Main Authors: Akkucuk , Mehmet Husamettin, Erbayrak, Mustafa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Abdomen
Case Report
Emergency medical care
Gastroenterology
Pain
Pancreas
Rodents
Tomography
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Summary:Acute pancreatitis is a frequently encountered disorder in patients presenting to emergency units. Biliary system disorders, alcohol consumption, infections, and drugs are among the causes of acute pancreatitis. However, it is sometimes difficult to determine the etiology of this disorder, particularly if the patient does not wish to disclose his consumption of cannabis, the use of which is illegal.
ISSN:2090-648X
2090-6498
DOI:10.1155/2015/463836