Approach to the patient with propylthiouracil induced anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies positive vasculitis
10.3760/cma.j.issn.1000-6699.2016.03.014
- VernacularTitle:丙基硫氧嘧啶所致抗中性粒细胞胞浆抗体阳性小血管炎患者的临诊应对
- Author:
Hongxia GU
;
Qun SHI
;
Jie YANG
;
Juan WANG
;
Juan SONG
;
Li QIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies positive vasculitis;
Hyperthyroidism;
Propylthiouracil
- From:
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
2016;32(3):242-244
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
[Summary] Propylthiouracil-induced anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies ( ANCA ) positive vasculitis ( APV) is an autoimmune diseases with multi-system damage. Its basic pathological lesions are characterized by necrotizing vasculitis. We present a case of propylthiouracil-induced APV, with regard to its pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for futher understanding this disease.
