Propylthiouracil (PTU) is thioamide -based anti-thyroid medication commonly used in the treatment of hyperthyroidism. A variety of adverse reactions have been described with PTU use including fever, rash, leukopenia, vasculitis, and PTU-induced autoimmune disorders including lupus and systemic vasculitis (1).
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