Asymptomatic Propylthiouracil Induced Agranulocytosis in a Patient with Toxic Nodular Goiter: A Rare Case Report
Wongel Tena Shale,
Keno Mohammed Umer,
Gutu Ganati Tola
et al.
Abstract:Background
Agranulocytosis is a rare but fatal side effect of antithyroid drugs (ATDs) with incidence reported at 0.1%‐1%. Agranulocytosis is defined as a granulocyte count <500 cells/μL following the use of ATDs and is an absolute contraindication to the use of these drugs; in this case, radioactive iodine (RAI) or surgery are therapeutic options.
Case Presentation
A 28-year-old female patient was on follow-up at our clinic after she presented with anterior neck swelli… Show more
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