Hypothyroidism as a complication of the treatment of hepatitis C with interferon

Interferon is becoming the most important therapy for chronic hepatitis due to hepatitis C virus. Secondary effects are frequent and sometimes so important to stop the therapy. Autoimmune disorders, specially autoimmune thyroid diseases may occur. We report two out of 69 chronic hepatitis C patients...

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Published in:	Anales de medicina interna (Madrid, Spain : 1984) Vol. 13; no. 9; p. 438
Main Authors:	Gomollón García, F, Simón Marco, M A, Vela, J, García López, S, Fuentes Olmo, J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	Spanish
Published:	Spain 01-09-1996
Subjects:	Adult Antiviral Agents - adverse effects Female Hepatitis C - therapy Humans Hypothyroidism - etiology Interferon-alpha - adverse effects
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Summary:	Interferon is becoming the most important therapy for chronic hepatitis due to hepatitis C virus. Secondary effects are frequent and sometimes so important to stop the therapy. Autoimmune disorders, specially autoimmune thyroid diseases may occur. We report two out of 69 chronic hepatitis C patients treated with interferon who developed hypothyroidism, that required definitive substitutive therapy.
ISSN:	0212-7199