Methimazole induced agranulocytosis and hemophagocytic syndrome: One case report / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

ABSTRACT

In order to improve the level of diagnosis and treatment, we report a rare case of hyperthyroidism patient occurred agranulocytosis and hemophagocytic syndrome after taking methimazole. After methimazole treatment, agranulocytosis and infection was developed, but was improved temporarily after treatment. However because of infection, the condition was rapidly developed into hemophagocytic syndrome. Finally, the patient improved rapidly with the treatment of dexamethasone.