Antineutrophilic Cytoplasmic Antibody Positive Vasculitis Associated with Methimazole Use

ANCA-associated vasculitis (AAV) is a rare and potentially life threatening complication associated with antithyroid drug use. It is more commonly reported with propylthiouracil, with fewer cases reported with methimazole use. We present the case of a 55-year-old man with toxic multinodular goiter w...

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Main Authors: Deep Shikha, Jonathan Harris, Christine Resta, Patricia Park
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Endocrinology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/530319