A Case of Ischemic Stroke in Young Patient Associated with Marijuana Use
10.22537/jksct.2020.18.1.47
- Author:
Sue Young HA
1
;
Dong-Wan KANG
;
Seung-Hoon LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Hospital, Seoul National University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:Case Report
- From:Journal of The Korean Society of Clinical Toxicology
2020;18(1):47-50
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
A 21-year-old female patient complaining of hemiparesis was diagnosed with right middle cerebral artery infarction. No risk factor was found, despite an extensive young-age stroke work-up, except her history of marijuana use. The patient had smoked marijuana for treating depression for more than five years. Magnetic resonance angiography showed multifocal intra- and extracranial stenoses, suggesting cannabinoid-induced vasculopathy. Since the use of illicit drugs has increased nationwide, physicians should consider it as a possible cause of a stroke due to an unknown etiology.
