Necrotizing Vasculitis as a Complication of Propylthiouracil
| Autor: | Hernandez, Sergio, Stein, John C, Hebig, Anke |
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| Jazyk: | angličtina |
| Rok vydání: | 2008 |
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| Zdroj: | Western Journal of Emergency Medicine, Vol 9, Iss 4, Pp 212-215 (2008) |
| Druh dokumentu: | article |
| ISSN: | 1936-900X 1936-9018 |
| Popis: | Background: Acute dermatologic conditions are a concern for acute care practitioners. Comprising 1.4% of presenting complaints to emergency departments, most skin complaints are relatively benign; however, some conditions can be quite severe. Prompt diagnosis is essential to avoid unnecessary morbidity and mortality.Objectives: To review drug-induced vasculitis.Case Report: We present the case of a 43-year-old female with a chief complaint of bruising to her ear, arm, and leg. She was found to have necrotizing vasculitis induced by propylthiouracil.Conclusion: In this case, we look at the highlights of this presentation and review key aspects of cutaneous vasculitis for the practicing emergency provider.[WestJEM. 2008;9:212-215.] |
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