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Cannabis in the external ear

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Julian Mason ,
Paul O'Flynn  and
Kevin Gibbin
Julian Mason*
Affiliation:
Ghent, Belgium
Paul O'Flynn
Affiliation:
Ghent, Belgium
Kevin Gibbin
Affiliation:
Ghent, Belgium
*
Mr Julian Mason, F.R.C.S., Nottingham Department of Otolaryngology, University Hospital, Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 2UH.
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Abstract

ENT surgeons may well be asked to remove cannabis from the external ear where it has been lodged for various reasons. We report two cases and review four other cases we found in the literature to illustrate some of the difficulties. It is important that anyone working with people who abuse drugs are aware that cannabis can be concealed in the external ear.

Keywords

EarexternalCannabis
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 107 , Issue 5 , May 1993 , pp. 444
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1993

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