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Exp Clin Endocrinol Diabetes 1991; 97(2/03): 265-267
DOI: 10.1055/s-0029-1211076
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Methimazole and Agranulocytosis — Clinical Study

U. Tuschy, J. Mühlan
  • Clinic of Internal Medicine (Head: Prof. Dr. sc. med. G. Anger), Medical Academy, Erfurt/Germany
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16 July 2009 (online)

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The paper deals with agranulocytosis as one of the side effects of methimazole. The analysis of 7 cases allows some conclusions in respect to prevention, early detection and treatment of this rare but serious complication.