A case of cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome highlighting related key paediatric issues

Cameron F Leveille¹, Robert M Issenman^{2

3}, April J Kam^{2

4}

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Case Reports

Cameron F Leveille et al. Paediatr Child Health. 2020 Jun.

. 2020 Jun;25(Suppl 1):S7-S9.

doi: 10.1093/pch/pxaa029. Epub 2020 Jun 15.

Cameron F Leveille¹, Robert M Issenman^{2

3}, April J Kam^{2

4}

No abstract available

Keywords: Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome; Cannabis/marijuana; Emergency department; Paediatric ingestion/intoxication.

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