[Progressive cannabis-induced arteritis: a clinical thromboangiitis obliterans sub-group?]

Presse Med. 2004 Oct 23;33(18 Suppl):21-3. doi: 10.1016/s0755-4982(04)72378-7.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Introduction: Since the end of the nineteen-nineties, cannabis is not only incriminated in the onset of thromboangiitis obliterans but also in inducing artheromatous lesions in young subjects.

Observation: A young, Caucasian, 18 year-old man was referred for cannabis withdrawal in the treatment of arteritis of the left leg.

Discussion: Cannabis is by far the illicite psychoactive substance most consumed by the 15-25 year-olds. Data in the literature, notably since the end of the nineteen-nineties, show that cannabis is accused of provoking arterial disease similar to that which is found in Buerger's disease (or thromboangiitis obliterans) in young subjects of whichever sex.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use
  • Arteritis / drug therapy
  • Arteritis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Marijuana Abuse / complications*
  • Popliteal Artery*
  • Prostaglandins / therapeutic use
  • Ultrasonography, Doppler
  • Vasodilator Agents / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Prostaglandins
  • Vasodilator Agents