Liver failure due to antithyroid drugs: report of a case and literature review.
Endocrine
; 38(1): 24-8, 2010 Aug.
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-20960098
ABSTRACT
Hyperthyroidism is a common endocrine disorder affecting 2% of females and 0.5% of males worldwide and antithyroid drugs constitute the first line of treatment in the majority of cases. These agents may cause severe adverse effects and among them liver failure, although rare, is a potential lethal one. This case illustrates the sudden and abrupt deterioration of hepatic function due to antithyroid drug administration. This case along with a concise literature review is presented aiming to increase the awareness of endocrinologists of possible fatal complications from the everyday use of common agents such as antithyroid drugs.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Propiltiouracila
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Antitireóideos
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Falência Hepática
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Hipertireoidismo
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Metimazol
Limite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2010
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Article