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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...
Autores principales: | Wu, Dong-Bo, Chen, En-Qiang, Bai, Lang, Tang, Hong |
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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Dove Medical Press
2017
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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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