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Radiology, Vol 170, 375-376, Copyright © 1989 by Radiological Society of North America

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Ergotism as a consequence of thromboembolic prophylaxis

RJ Ashenburg and DA Phillips
Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Medical Center, Worcester 01655.

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.


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