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The Pan African Medical Journal
|February 4, 2017
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A 27-year-old male presented with abdominal pain and was found to have ingested multiple cannabis packets. Conservative treatment led to a successful outcome, highlighting a unique presentation of drug trafficking.

Area of Science:

  • Forensic toxicology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Emergency medicine

Background:

  • Drug trafficking poses significant global health challenges.
  • Internal concealment of illicit substances is a known, albeit uncommon, method of transport.
  • Accurate and timely diagnosis is crucial for patient management.

Observation:

  • A 27-year-old male presented to the emergency department with diffuse abdominal pain.
  • Abdominal X-ray revealed multiple foreign bodies within the intestinal tract.
  • These foreign bodies were identified as packaged cannabis.

Findings:

  • The patient's presentation mimicked common gastrointestinal distress but was caused by internally concealed drug packets.
  • Radiographic imaging was key in identifying the foreign bodies.
Keywords:
Cannabisbodypackingmule

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  • Conservative management was effective in resolving the condition.

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering internal concealment in cases of suspected drug trafficking presenting with abdominal symptoms.
    • Radiological assessment is vital for diagnosis.
    • Conservative management can be a viable option for stable patients.