Liver disease caused by propylthiouracil.
This report presents the clinical, laboratory, and light and electron microscopic observations on a patient with chronic active (aggressive) hepatitis caused by the administration of propylthiouracil. This is an addition to the list of drugs that must be considered in the evaluation of chronic liver disease.
D056486:Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002908:Chronic Disease; D006801:Humans; D006980:Hyperthyroidism / Q000188:drug therapy; D008297:Male; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D008875:Middle Aged; D011441:Propylthiouracil / Q000009:adverse effects*
D011441:Propylthiouracil