Ergotamine-induced solitary rectal ulcer.
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چکیده
A rare case of ergotamine-induced solitary rectal ulcer is described in a 41 year old woman who used high doses of ergotamine tartrate-containing suppositories for severe migraine headaches. Complete recovery of the ulcer was noticed after cessation of treatment with the suppositories. The relevant literature is discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Postgraduate medical journal
دوره 66 776 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1990