Agranulocytosis in anti-thyroid medications / Paulyn T. Manjares.

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Manjares, Paulyn T., MD [author]

Language: English Publication details: Fairview, Quezon City Department of Medicine, FEU-NRMF, 2008Description: (in folder)Content type:

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Summary: ABSTRACT: Agranulocytosis is a rare complication of antithyroid drugs. Agranulocytosis is defined as absolute neutropil count, ANC <500x10/l and may develop in 0.2-0.5% of patients taking antithyroid drugs.A case of L.S., 35 y/o female admitted due to fever diagnosed to have hyperthyroidism last 2000 maintained on Tapazole irregularly taken, Patient was taking Strumazole for 1 month. PE: (+) exedates and hypermic pharyngeal wall, thyroid gland palpable, bilateral; adynamic precordium, tachcardic and regular rhythm. Neurologic Exam : unremarkable. In the ward, patient was given Ceftazidime, G-CSF, Paracetamol, Clindamycin, Propranolol, and Multivitamins. Prior to discharge, patient had RAI at 6 MCI

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ABSTRACT: Agranulocytosis is a rare complication of antithyroid drugs. Agranulocytosis is defined as absolute neutropil count, ANC <500x10/l and may develop in 0.2-0.5% of patients taking antithyroid drugs.A case of L.S., 35 y/o female admitted due to fever diagnosed to have hyperthyroidism last 2000 maintained on Tapazole irregularly taken, Patient was taking Strumazole for 1 month. PE: (+) exedates and hypermic pharyngeal wall, thyroid gland palpable, bilateral; adynamic precordium, tachcardic and regular rhythm. Neurologic Exam : unremarkable. In the ward, patient was given Ceftazidime, G-CSF, Paracetamol, Clindamycin, Propranolol, and Multivitamins. Prior to discharge, patient had RAI at 6 MCI

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