Facial and ocular presentations of Carbimazole induced agranulocytosis: A case report

Authors

  • Teoh Soo Huat Medical Lecturer & Family Physician, Advanced Medical and Dental Institute, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 13200 Kepala Batas, Penang
  • Liyana Salleh Medical OfficerKlinik Kesihatan Bakar Arang, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah

Keywords:

agranulocytosis, carbimazole, ocular

Abstract

We report a case of 61-year-old lady who presented with signs and symptoms of acute dacryocystitis, preseptal and facial cellulitis secondary to carbimazole induced agranulocytosis. Her condition was complicated by sepsis whereby she was admitted for intravenous antibiotics, subcutaneous Filgrastim administration and surgical intervention.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.17(4) 2018 p.678-679

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2018-09-19

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Facial and ocular presentations of Carbimazole induced agranulocytosis: A case report. (2018). Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 17(4), 678-679. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v17i4.38337

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Vol. 17 No. 4 (2018)

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Case Reports

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How to Cite

Facial and ocular presentations of Carbimazole induced agranulocytosis: A case report. (2018). Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 17(4), 678-679. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v17i4.38337