[Chronic ergotism: spinal lesion and neuropathy].

Abstract

INTRODUCTION:

Neuropathologic manifestations due to chronic ergotism are rare.

OBSERVATION:

We report the case of a 40-year-old patient who presented clinical signs and symptoms of a spinal lesion and also the symptoms of neuropathy involving the right sciatic nerve, more precisely the internal and external popliteal nerves, following ingestion of methysergide. Complete recovery was achieved with calcium blocker treatment.

CONCLUSION:

Ergotism should be considered in patients treated by ergot alkaloids presenting an atypical clinical manifestations.

• Authors: M Sallansonnet-Froment, E Guegan-Massardier, A Blohorn-Sense, A Triquenot-Bagan, G Godeneche, Y Onnient, B Mihout
• Journal: Revue neurologique (Rev Neurol (Paris)) Vol. 160 Issue 8-9 Pg. 843-5 (Sep 2004) ISSN: 0035-3787 [Print] France
• Vernacular Title: Ergotisme chronique: atteinte médullaire et mononeuropathie.
• PMID: 15454875 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Chronic Disease
• Ergotism (complications)
• Female
• Humans
• Peripheral Nervous System Diseases (etiology)
• Spinal Cord Diseases (etiology)