Propylthiouracil-induced liver failure and artificial liver support systems: a case report and review of the literature

BACKGROUND: Antithyroid drugs carry a potential risk of hepatotoxicity. Propylthiouracil (PTU) is commonly prescribed for patients with hyperthyroidism. PTU, however, can induce liver injury, ranging from mild asymptomatic elevation of aminotransferases to acute liver failure (ALF). CASE PRESENTATIO...

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Autores principales: Wu, Dong-Bo, Chen, En-Qiang, Bai, Lang, Tang, Hong
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2017
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Case Report
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5238756/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28138249
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/TCRM.S122611

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5238756/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28138249
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/TCRM.S122611

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