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Propylthiouracil-Induced Vasculitis With Alveolar Hemorrhage Confirmed by Clinical, Laboratory, Computed Tomography, and Bronchoscopy Findings: A Case Report and Literature Review

INTRODUCTION: Propylthiouracil (PTU) is commonly used to treat hyperthyroidism and can induce antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA)-associated vasculitis. Although this is a rare side effect, ANCA-associated vasculitis can progress to severe disease if its diagnosis and treatment are delayed, l...

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Autores principales: Chen, Bo, Yang, Xiaoqing, Sun, Shihai, Guo, Weina, Li, Xiaosheng, Zhang, Lei, Guo, Zhongliang, Han, Jie, Li, Ning
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Kowsar 2016
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4888935/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27257510
http://dx.doi.org/10.5812/ircmj.23320