Endocrine Abstracts

Objective: Propylthioracil (PTU) when given long term has recently been implicated in the development of antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody (ANCA) related systemic vasculitis. We describe a case of ANCA positive athropathy induced by long term PTU therapy. Methods: Assessment was based on patient's symptoms, signs, serum markers and treatment outcome as revealed by case notes and patient review. A Medline search for PTU related vasculitis was also performed. Results: A 27-yea...

We would like to report an interesting case of Graves’ disease which presented with thymic hyperplasia, bilateral generalised lymphadenopathy and hypercalcaemia, along with other typical manifestations of hyperthyroidism. A 53 year old lady was admitted following an opioid overdose as she was suffering from depression after a recent slipped disc injury which had resulted in poor mobility. She suffered an out of hospital respiratory arrest, underwent cardiopulmonary resusc...