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Plasmaférese pré-tireoidectomia em paciente com tireotoxicose e hepatotoxicidade por propiltiouracil: relato de caso

Year: 2013

Type: article

Abstract: Thyrotoxicosis is a rare clinical syndrome resulting from an exacerbation of hyperthyroidism, with various etiology and triggering factors. Its approach may be accomplished by blocking the synthesis of hormones, their secretion and/or inhibition of their peripheral action, besides treating the triggering factors. However, in refractory cases, plasmapheresis appears as an important option for treatment. We report a patient with Graves' disease who was admitted with thyrotoxicosis and signs of severe hepatotoxicity induced by propylthiouracil. Plasmapheresis was indicated, with the aim of rapidly reducing thyroid hormones in the preparation for total thyroidectomy.

Source: Arquivos Brasileiros de Endocrinologia & Metabologia

DOI: 10.1590/s0004-27302013000400008

Authors: Ronald Freire de Almeida, Ana Paula Comarella, Márcio Barcelos Silveira, Alex Rocha Bernardes da Silva, Alessandra Ferri Casini

Institution: Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo

Language: Portuguese

Topic: Thyroid Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W1966955708

FWCI: 0.407

Cites: 20

Cited by: 5

Related to: 10