1. [Polymyositis induced by tiopronine].
- Author
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Cacoub P, Sbaï A, Azizi P, Gatfosse M, Godeau P, and Piette JC
- Subjects
- Amino Acids therapeutic use, Female, Humans, Middle Aged, Polymyositis drug therapy, Tiopronin adverse effects, Arthritis, Rheumatoid drug therapy, Methotrexate therapeutic use, Polymyositis chemically induced, Tiopronin therapeutic use
- Abstract
Background: D-penicillamine-induced muscle disorders are well-known, tiopronine-induced disorders are less often reported., Case Report: A 62-year-old patient, given tiopronine for rheumatoid arthritis, developed severe polymyositis with characteristic clinical and pathology features. The course was favorable after tiopronine withdrawal and substitution with methotrexate., Discussion: Clinicians should be aware of the side-effects of tiopronine, particularly muscle disorders, and implement careful surveillance to achieve early diagnosis and appropriate therapy.
- Published
- 1999