Approach to the patient with pulmonary-renal syndrome caused by antithyroid drug-induced ANCA-associated vasculitis / 中华内分泌代谢杂志
Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
; (12): 171-173, 2014.
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in Chinese
| WPRIM (Western Pacific)
| ID: wpr-443382
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ABSTRACT
Antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis (AAV) refers to the groups of potentially life-threatening autoimmune disease.Antithyroid drug is one of the causes.Usually the involved organs are skin,kidney,and (or) lung.Early diagnosis and treatment of AAV is essential.Timely cessation of antithyroid drugs is the first step.If necessary,glucocorticoids and (or) immunosuppressive agents should be used to delay the progression of the disease.
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Chinese
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Chinese Journal of Endocrinology and Metabolism
Year:
2014
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Article