Korean J Radiol.  2005 Jun;6(2):130-132. 10.3348/kjr.2005.6.2.130.

Ergotamine-Induced Upper Extremity Ischemia: A Case Report

• Kim MD
• Lee G
• Shin SW

• KMID: 1783187
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.3348/kjr.2005.6.2.130

Abstract

Ergotamine-induced limb ischemia is an extremely rare case. We present a case of a 64-year-old man, who developed ischemia on the right upper extremity due to long-term use of Ergot for migraine headache. Angiography revealed diffused, smooth, and tapered narrowing of the brachial artery. The patient was successfully treated with intravenous nitroprusside.

Keyword

Angiography; Drugs; Drugs, side effects

MeSH Terms

Arm/*blood supply
*Brachial Artery/radiography
Ergotamine/*adverse effects
Humans
Infusions, Intravenous
Ischemia/*chemically induced/drug therapy/radiography
Male
Middle Aged
Migraine/drug therapy
Nitroprusside/administration & dosage

Figure

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  Fig. 1 Right upper extremity arteriograms in a 64-year-old man with pain and cyanosis on right forearm.

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