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[Fever due to antithyroid agents].

S O Shamelian¹, J W Nortier

¹Diakonessenhuis, afd. Interne Geneeskunde, Utrecht.

Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Geneeskunde

|March 23, 1999

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Thiamazole treatment for Graves' disease can cause severe agranulocytosis, a dangerous drop in white blood cells. Early detection and discontinuation of thiamazole are crucial for patient recovery without fatalities.

Area of Science:

Endocrinology
Hematology

Background:

Graves' disease is a common autoimmune disorder leading to hyperthyroidism.
Thiamazole is a widely used antithyroid agent for managing Graves' disease.

Observation:

Three female patients (ages 32, 62, 67) with Graves' disease presented with fever and sore throat.
All patients were on thiamazole 30 mg daily and developed severe agranulocytosis (granulocyte count < 100/microliter).

Findings:

Discontinuation of thiamazole and initiation of antibiotic treatment led to granulocyte recovery in a mean of 9 days.
No fatalities occurred, and granulocyte-colony stimulating factor (G-CSF) was not administered.

Implications:

Healthcare providers must warn patients about the risk of potentially lethal agranulocytosis associated with thiamazole.

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