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Dystonia and reflex sympathetic dystrophy induced by ergotamine
Author(s) -
Merello Marcelo J.,
Nogués Martín A.,
Leiguarda Ramón C.,
Saubidet Cristián López
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
movement disorders
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.352
H-Index - 198
eISSN - 1531-8257
pISSN - 0885-3185
DOI - 10.1002/mds.870060313
Subject(s) - dystrophy , dystonia , reflex , ergotamine , medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , neuroscience , anesthesia , psychology , migraine , psychiatry , pathology
A 59‐year‐old man developed dystonia and reflex sympathetic dystrophy after receiving high doses of ergotamine for migraine treatment. Ischemia is suggested as the precipitating factor.