| Cannabis arteritis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18489050 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Cannabis arteritis is a serious peripheral vascular disease affecting young adults consuming cannabis. An increasing number of cases have been recently reported in Europe. The risk of amputation is high. Cannabis arteritis is often confused with atherosclerosis. We present a new case in which complete arterial revascularization was obtained with early aspirin treatment. Cannabis arteritis should be therefore distinguished from peripheral arterial disease caused by atherosclerosis, which is typically not reversible. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to avoid an irreversible vascular occlusion and amputation. |
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Authors:
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Bernard Noël; Isabelle Ruf; Renato G Panizzon |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology Volume: 58 ISSN: 1097-6787 ISO Abbreviation: J. Am. Acad. Dermatol. Publication Date: 2008 May |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-05-20 Completed Date: 2008-07-15 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7907132 Medline TA: J Am Acad Dermatol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: S65-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Dermatology, Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Vaudois, Lausanne, Switzerland. bernard.noel@chuv.ch |
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| MeSH Terms | |
Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
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therapeutic use Arteritis / drug therapy, etiology*, ultrasonography* Aspirin / therapeutic use Early Diagnosis Female Humans Marijuana Abuse / complications* Middle Aged Necrosis Toes / blood supply, pathology |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; 50-78-2/Aspirin |
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