Propylthiouracil-induced autoimmune disease

Propylthiouracil-induced autoimmune disease

Hyperthyroidism is a condition characterized by excessive production of thyroid hormones. Propylthiouracil (PTU) is commonly used as first line drug in the management of hyperthyroidism. This is a case report of 24-year-old female, a known case of hyperthyroidism since 4 years, who came with a history of fever and myalgia since 3 days and dyspnea with coughing out of blood since 1 day. Patient ...

A case of autoimmune hepatitis with Graves' disease treated by propylthiouracil.

A 58-year-old woman was referred to our hospital because of liver dysfunction. Her serum levels of AST (619 IU/l) and ALT (603 IU/l) had increased. Histological findings in the liver biopsy were compatible to autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), and the diagnosis of AIH was confirmed by the diagnostic criteria. She was admitted to a nearby hospital 3 years ago, and diagnosed with Graves' disease. She re...

Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease- A Clinical Viewpoint

Recent developments in medicine have given us a better insight into a group of disorders known as autoimmune diseases. In particular, advances have occurred in our understanding of the Autoimmune Inner Ear Disease (AIED). In this article, the authors review the different postulated theories in the pathogenesis of this disease. The clinical presentation, the available para-clinical diagnostic to...

Propylthiouracil Induced Vasculitis: A Rare Adverse Event

Exercise-induced vasculitis associated with autoimmune disease.

Exercised-induced vasculitis (EIV) is an underreported and frequently misdiagnosed condition that occurs on the lower extremities shortly after exercise. Most reported cases have presented in healthy-appearing individuals, but some cases have been linked to other disease processes. A case report is presented of recurring EIV in a 65-year-old woman with a history of dermatitis herpetiformis; chr...