Graves' disease following successful treatment of severe aplastic anaemia with antilymphocyte globulin

Clin Lab Haematol. 1999 Feb;21(1):69-70. doi: 10.1046/j.1365-2257.1999.00190.x.

Abstract

This case report is only the third report of thyroid dysfunction following the administration of anti-lymphocyte globulin for severe aplastic anaemia. It is the first report of the development of Grave's disease. We discuss a possible mechanism by which this may occur and highlight instances of other immune-mediated diseases occurring in ALG treated patients.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anemia, Aplastic / therapy
  • Antilymphocyte Serum / adverse effects*
  • Graves Disease / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Male

Substances

  • Antilymphocyte Serum