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[Perianal ergotismus gangraenosus]

O Brandt1, D Abeck, E Breitbart

  • 1Hautklinik, Universitäts-Krankenhaus Eppendorf, Hamburg.

Der Hautarzt; Zeitschrift Fur Dermatologie, Venerologie, Und Verwandte Gebiete
|March 1, 1997
PubMed
Summary

Long-term use of ergotamine drugs for migraines can cause serious side effects like perianal ulcers. Stopping the medication led to complete healing, highlighting the importance of monitoring ergotamine use.

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Area of Science:

  • Pharmacology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Vascular Medicine

Background:

  • Ergotamine drugs are common for acute migraine treatment.
  • A known side effect is spastic vasoconstriction, potentially causing gangrene.
  • This case explores a rare complication of long-term ergotamine use.