title: Ergotism and vascular insufficiency: a case report and review of literature.
abstract: We report a case of ergot-induced peripheral vascular insufficiency of the lower limbs and review the vascular complications, angiographic findings and the different modalities of treatment. The following case report highlights the clinical features and course of ergot toxicity, and the difficulty in early diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of General Medicine, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Tay
authors.forename: Y C
authors.initials: YC
authors.lastname: Chee
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000792:Angiography; D002110:Caffeine / Q000009:adverse effects; D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants / Q000009:adverse effects; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004338:Drug Combinations; D004878:Ergotamine / Q000009:adverse effects; D004881:Ergotism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D016491:Peripheral Vascular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents / Q000009:adverse effects; D014689:Venous Insufficiency / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000628:therapy
chemical_list: D000697:Central Nervous System Stimulants; D004338:Drug Combinations; D014662:Vasoconstrictor Agents; C037330:caffeine, ergotamine drug combination; D002110:Caffeine; D004878:Ergotamine