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A case of intermittent polyarthritis developing as a result of long term propylthiouracil (PTU) uptake is described together with successful treatment based on drug replacement.
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Tosun, M., Güler, M., Erem, C. et al. Intermittent polyarthritis due to propylthiouracil. Clin Rheumatol 14, 574–575 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02208159
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