Manjares, Paulyn T., MD. <br/><br/>
Agranulocytosis in anti-thyroid medications /  
Paulyn T. Manjares. 
 - Fairview, Quezon City  Department of Medicine, FEU-NRMF,  2008 
 -  (in folder) 
<br/><br/> 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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