Severe acute hepatitis related to hydroxychloroquine in a woman with mixed connective tissue disease
Severe acute hepatitis related to hydroxychloroquine in a woman with mixed connective tissue disease
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Germany: Springer Nature B.V
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Germany: Springer Nature B.V
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Antimalarial drugs are used for the control of mild manifestations of autoimmune diseases due to their low toxicity. Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ), a alpha-hydroxylated derivative of chloroquine, is usually preferred because of its higher tolerability. Mild and unspecific gastrointestinal symptoms are the main secondary effects related to HCQ use. Less...
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Severe acute hepatitis related to hydroxychloroquine in a woman with mixed connective tissue disease
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TN_cdi_proquest_journals_881270056
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_journals_881270056
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0770-3198
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1434-9949
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10.1007/s10067-006-0218-1
