ANO-CUTANEOUS ERGOTISM

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  • 1 January 1980
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 31  (12) , 668-670
Abstract
A case of ergotism by abuse of ergotamine tartrate suppositories is reported. The patient developed the clinical picture of ergotism with multiple perianal ulcers. After ergot had been withdrawn there was a spontaneous healing of these ulcers after a few weeks. Ergot abuse can cause severe vascular spasm in the arteries and cutaneous ulcers may occur after topical application.

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