Churg-Strauss Syndrome following PTU Treatment
Joint Authors
Baggen, M. G. A.
Quax, R. A. M.
Swaak, A. J. G.
Source
International Journal of Rheumatology
Issue
Vol. 2009, Issue 2009 (31 Dec. 2009), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2009-03-08
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Propylthiouracil (PTU) is a frequently prescribed drug in the treatment of hyperthyroidism.
The use of PTU is, however, accompanied by numerous potentially serious side effects including vasculitis.
PTU-related vasculitides can present as haematuria, pulmonary haemorrhage, or cutaneous lesion together with aspecific symptoms such as fever, myalgia, arthralgia, and fatigue.
Cerebral involvement is seldom observed.
We present a 49-year-old female with Graves' disease and asthma, who developed paresis of the proximal extremities, eosinophilia, pulmonary, and cutaneous lesions following treatment with PTU.
A cerebral vasculitis consistent with Churg-Strauss syndrome (CSS) was suspected.
Although cerebral involvement is seldom observed with PTU treatment, cerebral vasculitis should be considered in patients developing CNS symptoms.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Quax, R. A. M.& Swaak, A. J. G.& Baggen, M. G. A.. 2009. Churg-Strauss Syndrome following PTU Treatment. International Journal of Rheumatology،Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Quax, R. A. M.…[et al.]. Churg-Strauss Syndrome following PTU Treatment. International Journal of Rheumatology No. 2009 (2009), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Quax, R. A. M.& Swaak, A. J. G.& Baggen, M. G. A.. Churg-Strauss Syndrome following PTU Treatment. International Journal of Rheumatology. 2009. Vol. 2009, no. 2009, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-476849
