Ergotamine-induced solitary rectal ulcer.
A rare case of ergotamine-induced solitary rectal ulcer is described in a 41 year old woman who used high doses of ergotamine tartrate-containing suppositories for severe migraine headaches. Complete recovery of the ulcer was noticed after cessation of treatment with the suppositories. The relevant literature is discussed.
Shpilberg
O
O
Rusinow Department of Internal Medicine, Tel Hashomer, Israel.
Ehrenfeld
M
M
Abramowich
D
D
Samra
Y
Y
Bat
L
L
D000328:Adult; D004878:Ergotamine; D004879:Ergotamines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000188:drug therapy; D012002:Rectal Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D013488:Suppositories; D014456:Ulcer / Q000139:chemically induced
D004879:Ergotamines; D013488:Suppositories; D004878:Ergotamine