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potassium iodide and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

potassium iodide has been researched along with Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis in 1 studies

Potassium Iodide: An inorganic compound that is used as a source of iodine in thyrotoxic crisis and in the preparation of thyrotoxic patients for thyroidectomy. (From Dorland, 27th ed)
potassium iodide : A metal iodide salt with a K(+) counterion. It is a scavenger of hydroxyl radicals.

Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis: A multisystemic disease of a complex genetic background. It is characterized by inflammation of the blood vessels (VASCULITIS) leading to damage in any number of organs. The common features include granulomatous inflammation of the RESPIRATORY TRACT and KIDNEYS. Most patients have measurable autoantibodies (ANTINEUTROPHIL CYTOPLASMIC ANTIBODIES) against MYELOBLASTIN.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Wegener's granulomatosis has traditionally been treated with steroids and cyclophosphamide."1.29Wegener's granulomatosis successfully treated with prednisolone and potassium iodide. ( Torinuki, W, 1994)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Torinuki, W1

Other Studies

1 other study available for potassium iodide and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis

ArticleYear
Wegener's granulomatosis successfully treated with prednisolone and potassium iodide.
    The Journal of dermatology, 1994, Volume: 21, Issue:9

    Topics: Drug Therapy, Combination; Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Potassium Io

1994