Dystonia and reflex sympathetic dystrophy induced by ergotamine.
A 59-year-old man developed dystonia and reflex sympathetic dystrophy after receiving high doses of ergotamine for migraine treatment. Ischemia is suggested as the precipitating factor.
Centro de Educación Médica e Investigaciones Clínicas Norberto Quirno, Buenos Aires, Argentina.
M J
MJ
Merello
M A
MA
Nogués
R C
RC
Leiguarda
C
C
López Saubidet
D004421:Dystonia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology; D004878:Ergotamine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005528:Foot / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D012019:Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000503:physiopathology
D004878:Ergotamine