Iatrogenic ergot vasospastic angiitis. A case report.
Hydergin, a preparation composed of equal components of dihydroergocristine, dihydroergocryptine and dihydroergocornine has been used as a peripheral vasodilator. We have presented a case report, with arteriographic confirmation, in which, this drug has produced symptoms and signs of Iatrogenic Ergot Vasospastic Angiitis, involving the rare site of right ring finger.
D004088:Dihydroergotoxine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004877:Ergoloid Mesylates / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004881:Ergotism / Q000209:etiology*; D005385:Fingers / Q000098:blood supply*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008875:Middle Aged; D014652:Vascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*
D004088:Dihydroergotoxine; D004877:Ergoloid Mesylates