Peg-interferon induced autoimmune thyroiditis / 대한내과학회지
Korean Journal of Medicine
;
: 90-93, 2008.
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in Korean
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-118107
ABSTRACT
Peg-interferon is the main therapeutic agent in patients infected with the hepatitis C virus. It is rather safe, but it is known to induce production of autoantibodies and it can lead to the occurrence of autoimmune disease. Interferon induced thyroiditis is considered a major clinical problem for patients who receive interferon therapy. We recently experienced a 36 year-old woman who developed peg-interferon induced thyroiditis. To the best of our knowledge, this is a rare case report in Korea. We report here on this casea long with a review of the literature.
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WPRIM (Western Pacific)
Main subject:
Autoantibodies
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Autoimmune Diseases
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Thyroid Gland
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Thyroiditis
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Thyroiditis, Autoimmune
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Interferons
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Hepacivirus
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Korea
Limits:
Female
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
Korean
Journal:
Korean Journal of Medicine
Year:
2008
Type:
Article
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