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Propylthiouracil and peripheral neuropathy
V Van Boekel1, J M Godoy, L A Lamy
1Hospital de Ipanema (HI), Brasil.
Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|June 1, 1992
Abstract:
Peripheral neuropathy is a rare manifestation in hyperthyroidism. We describe the neurological manifestations of a 38 year old female with Graves' disease who developed peripheral neuropathy in the course of her treatment with propylthiouracil. After the drug was tapered off, the neurological signs disappeared. Therefore, we call attention for a possible toxic effect on peripheral nervous system caused by this drug.