Propylthiouracil Induced Pulmonary-Renal Syndrome: a Case Report.
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22/10/2015
22/10/2015
2015
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Resumo |
Propylthiouracil (PTU) is known to induce antineutrophil cytoplasmatic antibody (ANCA) seropositivity; however, small vessel vasculitis (SVV) with pulmonary and renal involvement is rare. We present the case of an 81-year-old woman on PTU treatment due to toxic nodular goitre who developed alveolar hemorrhage and rapidly progressive glomerulonephritis. The authors highlight the importance of early recognising drug-induced pulmonary-renal syndrome (PRS) in order to avoid unnecessary tests, a delay in the diagnosis and evolution to end-stage kidney disease or life-threatening conditions. |
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Acta Reumatol Port. 2015 Apr-Jun;40(2):190-2 |
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eng |
Publicador |
Sociedade Portuguesa de Reumatologia |
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openAccess |
Palavras-Chave | #HSM MED #HCC NEF #Glomerulonephritis/chemically induced #Hemorrhage/chemically induced #Lung Diseases/chemically induced #Propylthiouracil/adverse effects #Aged, 80 and over |
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article |