Carbimazole Agranulocytosis — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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HardEndocrinologyCarbimazole AgranulocytosisRACP Paediatrics

15-year-old on carbimazole develops sore throat, fever, neutrophils 0.1. What occurred?

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Correct answer: B — Carbimazole-induced agranulocytosis

Rare but potentially fatal. Stop drug immediately. Empirical antibiotics.

Reference: RCH Melbourne – 2024