Diffuse alveolar haemorrhage secondary to propylthiouracil-induced vasculitis. (6th February 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Ferreira, Catarina; Costa, Teresa; Marques, Ana Vieira
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2015
• Publication Date: 2015-02-06
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2014-208289
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

Abstract : Propylthiouracil is a drug used to treat hyperthyroidism. It can cause several side effects including pulmonary disorders that, although rare, can be severe. The authors describe the case of a woman treated with propylthiouracil who developed diffuse alveolar haemorrhage with severe respiratory failure and anaemia, which improved with discontinuation of the antithyroid drug and on starting systemic corticosteroid therapy.