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Plasmapheresis in the treatment of hyperthyroidism associated with agranulocytosis: A case report
Author(s) -
Guvenc Birol,
Unsal Cagatay,
Gurkan Emel,
Dincer Süleyman
Publication year - 2004
Publication title -
journal of clinical apheresis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.697
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 1098-1101
pISSN - 0733-2459
DOI - 10.1002/jca.20014
Subject(s) - plasmapheresis , medicine , propylthiouracil , therapeutic plasma exchange , pediatrics , surgery , thyroid , immunology , antibody
Plasmapheresis, also known as therapeutic plasma exchange, is used in the treatment of several disorders. Temporary improvement after plasmapheresis in cases with thyrotoxicosis has been reported. A 55‐year‐old woman presented with agranulocytosis induced by propylthiouracil and clinical signs of heart failure. Three sessions of plasmapheresis were performed. We observed an improvement of thyroid hormone levels and clinical findings as well. Plasmapheresis can be an option when drug treatment of thyrotoxicosis fails. J. Clin. Apheresis 19:148–150, 2004. © 2004 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.