An Unexpected Case of Cannabis-Induced Pancreatitis

Abstract As cannabis becomes legalized in many jurisdictions around the world, its popularity is increasing. Despite the presence of several publications reporting cannabis-induced acute pancreatitis, the mechanism and pathophysiology of this entity are poorly understood. This case report highlights the course of a 28-year-old male who presented to the hospital with complaints of abdominal and back pain. Because his lipase was elevated, he met the revised Atlanta criteria for a diagnosis of mild acute pancreatitis. After excluding more common causes,