Pergolide-induced retroperitoneal fibrosis.
Retroperitoneal fibrosis is a rare complication of pergolide therapy. This complication can be easily missed, so it is essential to have a high index of suspicion. We describe a case of well controlled Parkinson's disease who presented with shortness of breath and oedema.
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Department of Medicine for the Elderly, Rotherham District General Hospital, South Yorkshire, UK.
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D000978:Antiparkinson Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000188:drug therapy; D010479:Pergolide / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012185:Retroperitoneal Fibrosis / Q000139:chemically induced*
D000978:Antiparkinson Agents; D010479:Pergolide