Title
Ergotism as a consequence of thromboembolic prophylaxis
UMMS Affiliation
Department of Radiology
Publication Date
2-1-1989
Document Type
Article
Subjects
Adolescent; Amputation; Dihydroergotamine; Ergotism; Humans; Leg; Male; Thromboembolism; Vasoconstriction
Disciplines
Life Sciences | Medicine and Health Sciences
Abstract
Vasospasm related to ergot intoxication is unusual. The authors report the case of 15-year-old boy who developed vasospasm necessitating amputation, due to an ergot derivative prescribed for thromboembolic prophylaxis. The importance of prompt angiographic recognition and therapy is stressed.
Source
Radiology. 1989 Feb;170(2):375-6.
Journal/Book/Conference Title
Radiology
Related Resources
PubMed ID
2911661
Repository Citation
Ashenburg, Robert J. and Phillips, David A., "Ergotism as a consequence of thromboembolic prophylaxis" (1989). Open Access Articles. 1613.
https://escholarship.umassmed.edu/oapubs/1613