Atypical propylthiouracil-induced ANCA-positive vasculitis: report of a case with unusual clinical and histopathologic findings
Mull, J.L.; Solus, J.F.; Mutizwa, M.M.; Chiang, H.C.; Rosman, I.S.; Musiek, A.
Dermatology Online Journal 21(8)
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1087-2108 PMID: 26437163 Document Number: 681715
The side effects of propylthiouracil, including cytopenia and vasculitis, are well established. We present an interesting case in which cytopenia and cutaneous vasculopathy occurred concomitantly in a critically ill patient. The patient was initially treated for suspected infection until dermatologic and rheumatologic workup revealed ANCA-positivity and vasculopathy on histopathology, most consistent with an atypical presentation of ANCA-positive vasculitis. Upon initiation of immunosuppressive therapy, the patient's condition rapidly improved emphasizing the importance of early recognition of this condition.