Approach to the patient with propylthiouracil induced anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies positive vasculitis / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

ABSTRACT

[Summary] Propylthiouracil-induced anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies ( ANCA ) positive vasculitis ( APV) is an autoimmune diseases with multi-system damage. Its basic pathological lesions are characterized by necrotizing vasculitis. We present a case of propylthiouracil-induced APV, with regard to its pathogenesis, clinical manifestation, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes for futher understanding this disease.