title: Retroperitoneal fibrosis after long-term daily use of ergotamine.
abstract: A case of retroperitoneal fibrosis is presented. Because of migraine the patient had taken ergotamine daily for 15 years. Ergotamine is discussed as an etiological factor. The current surgical treatments are reviewed.
mesh_terms: D004878:Ergotamine / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012185:Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D004878:Ergotamine