Oxyphenbutazone-induced goitre

Postgrad Med J. 1977 Feb;53(616):93-5. doi: 10.1136/pgmj.53.616.93.

Abstract

A woman who had taken oxyphenbutazone for 4 years because of back pain presented with goitre and hypothyroidism. This was shown to be due to an organification defect, caused or aggravated by oxyphenbutazone.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Back Pain / drug therapy
  • Female
  • Goiter / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Hypothyroidism / chemically induced*
  • Middle Aged
  • Oxyphenbutazone / adverse effects*
  • Oxyphenbutazone / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Oxyphenbutazone