Ergot poisoning in paraplegia.
Ergot derivatives are widely used for migraine headaches. However, ergotamine tartrate may cause intoxication which may even become fatal. A case of ergot poisoning in a paraplegic patient is reported, where deep vein thrombosis and ischaemia of the lower limbs were the presenting signs.
D004878:Ergotamine; D004879:Ergotamines / Q000009:adverse effects; D004881:Ergotism / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000139:chemically induced; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000150:complications*; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000150:complications; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000139:chemically induced
D004879:Ergotamines; D004878:Ergotamine