Ergotism

L G Henry, J S Blackwood, J E Conley, V M Bernhard

Arch Surg. 1975 Aug;110(8):929-32.

PMID: 1156159

Abstract:

Severe extremity ischemia developed in four patients who had ingested methysergide maleate or ergot for the relief of headache. Symptoms involved the upper extremity in two patients and the lower extremity in two. Spontaneous reversal of the ischemic picture was obtained by simple discontinuation of ergot in most instances, although intra-arterial vasodilators were used in one case. Angliography disclosed arterial spasm and was a useful adjunct in confirming the cause of ischemia in each of the patients. It was especially useful when a history or ergot ingestion was not immediately available.

Chemicals Related in the Paper:

Catalog Number	Product Name	Structure	CAS Number	Price
AP129497-A	Methysergide maleate		129-49-7	Price

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