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Findings that shed new light on the possible pathogenesis of a disease or an adverse effect
Consumption of cannabis and cocaine: correct mix for arterial occlusions
  1. Priyanka Sharma1,
  2. Susana Ramirez-Florez2
  1. 1
    Peterborough and Stamford NHS trust, 10 Haddon Road, Peterborough PE3 9EN, UK
  2. 2
    Peterborough District Hospital, Peterborough, UK
  1. Priyanka Sharma, drpriyankasharma{at}gmail.com

Summary

We present a case of a young Afro-Caribbean man who presented with sudden unilateral loss of vision due to central retinal artery occlusion. He was a cocaine and cannabis abuser for 6 years. Acute central retinal artery occlusion at such a young age is unusual. We discuss the possible pathogenesis and treatment options for acute retinal artery occlusion, due to suspected cocaine and cannabis abuse, and present our experience of its management.

http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bcr.09.2008.0956

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    • Competing interests: none.

    • Patient consent: Patient/guardian consent was obtained for publication