PRIMARY STUDY

Penile self-amputation due to cannabis-induced psychosis: a case report

Key Findings:  This case report is of a 23-year-old who self amputated his genitals following discontinuation, then a resumption, of cannabis use. His clinical diagnosis was "cannabis-induced psychosis."

Type of Study:  Meta-analysis

Study Sample Size:  1

Study Result:  Negative

Research Location(s):  Thailand

Year of Pub:  2022


Cannabinoids Studied:  Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Phytocannabinoid Source:  Unspecified

Chemotype:  Chemotype I

Route of Administration:  Inhalation




Citation:  Jengsuebsant N, et al. Penile self-amputation due to cannabis-induced psychosis: a case report. J Med Case Rep. 2022; 16:37. doi: 10.1186/s13256-022-03267-0

Authors:  Jengsuebsant N, Benjachaya S, Vuthiwong J, Tangsuwanaruk T