Recurrent adult respiratory distress-like syndrome associated with propylthiouracil therapy.
We report a patient who presented with an association between propylthiouracil treatment and recurrent episodes of an adult respiratory distress-like syndrome (ARDS). The bouts of ARDS were associated with a generalized reaction suggestive of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), responsive to corticosteroid therapy.
Chevrolet
J C
JC
Dept. of Medicine, Hôpital Cantonal Universitaire, Geneva, Switzerland.
Guelpa
G
G
Schifferli
J A
JA
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008180:Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic / Q000139:chemically induced / Q000150:complications; D008875:Middle Aged; D011441:Propylthiouracil / Q000009:adverse effects*; D012008:Recurrence; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D011441:Propylthiouracil