Abstract
Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic antibody-associated vasculitis (AAV) in patients with Graves' disease (GD) is linked with the use of anti-thyroid drugs (ATDs). We report the co-occurrence of AAV and GD in a patient that was independent of ATD therapy. A 38-year-old white male presented with systemic symptoms, palpitations, tremors, purpuric skin lesions, and digital pain. Physical examination and biological tests confirmed GD. He quickly developed multiple digital gangrenes and testicular pain/mass. Skin and testicular biopsies showed granulomatous vasculitis of the small- and medium-sized vessels, while his serum contained anti-proteinase-3 antibody.
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