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Pancytopenia Caused by Methimazole in Women with Graves-Basedow Disease - Case Report

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Antithyroid drugs constitute one of the main pillars in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. They are associated with a variety of adverse effects, most of which are mild or minor. However, there are other rare but potentially fatal adverse effects, such as pancytopenia, of which only a few cases have been reported worldwide. This paper presents a clinical case of febrile neutropenia, associated with anemia and thrombocytopenia, secondary to treatment with methimazole.

Source: Journal of Womens Healthcare & Midwifery Research

DOI: 10.47363/jwhmr/2024(3)120

Authors: Magdalena Otazú, Carla Echart, Florencia Dorfman, Sofía Saccone

Institution: Universidad de la República de Uruguay

Language: English

Topic: Thyroid Disorders and Treatments

Subfield: Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4403067010

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