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Propylthiouracil induced leukocytoclastic vasculitis: A rare manifestation

Propylthiouracil (PTU) is a common drug used in patients with hyperthyroidism. It may cause perinuclearantineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (p-ANCA) in few patients with Graves’ disease. This antibody has been associated with different forms of vasculitis. We report a patient who presented with cut...

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Autores principales: Ayturk, Semra, Demir, Mustafa Volkan, Yaylacı, Selçuk, Tamer, Ali
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2013
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3683219/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23776917
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/2230-8210.109665