Ergolinudløst retroperitoneal fibrose

Translated title of the contribution: Ergoline-induced retroperitoneal fibrosis

Lars Munksgaard*, Hanne Madsen, Pia Birgitte R. Svolgaard, Jens Møller Rasmussen

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Abstract

A 69-year-old man presented with anaemia, swelling of the legs and scrotum, weight gain and fatigue. MR scan and laboratory findings initiated a search for cancer, but eventually retroperitoneal fibrosis (RF) was suspected. A medical review revealed that an ergoline-based drug known to be associated with RF had been used for eight years. The drug was withdrawn, and in short time the patient substantially recovered, with the disappearance of almost all abnormal findings. This case emphasises the importance of awareness of side effects of drug therapy.

Translated title of the contributionErgoline-induced retroperitoneal fibrosis
Original languageDanish
JournalUgeskrift for Laeger
Volume168
Issue number9
Pages (from-to)921-922
Number of pages2
ISSN0041-5782
Publication statusPublished - 27 Feb 2006

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