Carotid ergotism with retinal ischemia

Ergot poisoning was first described more than 2,000 years ago with the consumption of food contaminated with mycotoxins. It acquired special importance during the 20th century because of an excessive consumption of ergot pharmaceuticals as symptomatic treatment of migraine.1,2

Source: Neurology Clinical Practice - April 9, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Altuna-Azkargorta, M., Herrera-Isasi, M., Zandio-Amorena, B., Bacaicoa-Saralegui, M. C. Tags: Migraine, All Clinical Neurology, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke, Critical care Case Source Type: research