Intussusception in an Infant Chronically Ingesting Marijuana Via Breastfeeding.

Background

Use of marijuana and its derivatives has become increasingly common, without clear knowledge of health impacts. This uncertainty includes breastfeeding mothers and infants who may chronically ingest marijuana. Case Presentation: We present an infant with altered mental status initially thought to be the result of acute symptomatic exposure to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). The infant subsequently developed classical symptoms of intussusception.

Conclusion

This case raises the question of chronic THC exposure/ingestion in infants as a risk factor for intussusception. This association has been reported in adult populations, but not to date, in pediatric patients.