[Convulsions due to a postpartum cerebral angiopathy associated with the administration of bromocriptine]

E Burckard; R G Patrigeon; D Felten; E Combourieu; J Escarment

doi:10.1016/s0750-7658(02)00800-6

[Convulsions due to a postpartum cerebral angiopathy associated with the administration of bromocriptine]

Ann Fr Anesth Reanim. 2003 Jan;22(1):46-9. doi: 10.1016/s0750-7658(02)00800-6.

[Article in French]

Authors

E Burckard¹, R G Patrigeon, D Felten, E Combourieu, J Escarment

Affiliation

¹ Service d'anesthésie-réanimation, hôpital d'instruction des Armées Desgenettes, 108, boulevard Pinel, 69275 Lyon cedex 03, France. [email protected]

PMID: 12738020
DOI: 10.1016/s0750-7658(02)00800-6

Abstract

We report a case of postpartum convulsions due to a benign cerebral angiopathy occurring after bromocriptine therapy to suppress lactation. This case analyses the current knowledge concerning this rare entity. It allows pointing out special measures that must be taken with the administration of bromocriptine.

Publication types

Case Reports
English Abstract

MeSH terms

Adult
Bromocriptine / adverse effects*
Bromocriptine / therapeutic use
Cerebrovascular Disorders / chemically induced*
Cerebrovascular Disorders / complications*
Female
Hormone Antagonists / adverse effects*
Hormone Antagonists / therapeutic use
Humans
Lactation / drug effects
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Postpartum Period*
Seizures / etiology*

Substances

Hormone Antagonists
Bromocriptine