Plasmapheresis in the treatment of hyperthyroidism associated with agranulocytosis: A case report

Guvenc B., Unsal C., Gurkan E., Dincer S.

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL APHERESIS, cilt.19, sa.3, ss.148-150, 2004 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 19 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2004
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1002/jca.20014
  • Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF CLINICAL APHERESIS
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.148-150
  • Çukurova Üniversitesi Adresli: Hayır

Özet

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. (C) 2004 wiley-Liss, Inc.