A case of cannabis-induced pancreatitis.
BACKGROUND
There are no previous reports of acute pancreatitis associated with cannabis use in the general population. Drugs of all types are related to the aetiology of pancreatitis in approximately 1.4-2.0% of cases.


METHODS
We report the case of a 29 year old man who presented with acute pancreatitis after a period of heavy cannabis smoking. Other causes of the disease were ruled out. The pancreatitis resolved itself after the cannabis was stopped and this was confirmed by urinary cannabinoid metabolite monitoring in the community.


CONCLUSIONS
To our knowledge this is the first description of a case of cannabis induced pancreatitis. However, the link is difficult to establish and further evidence is required to prove the association.
Grant
Paul
P
Department of Surgery, William Harvey Hospital, Ashford, United Kingdom. drpaul.grant@orange.net
Gandhi
Pankaj
P
D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D002188:Cannabis / Q000506:poisoning*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010195:Pancreatitis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis