azathioprine has been researched along with Adenomatous Polyps in 2 studies
Azathioprine: An immunosuppressive agent used in combination with cyclophosphamide and hydroxychloroquine in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. According to the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985), this substance has been listed as a known carcinogen. (Merck Index, 11th ed)
azathioprine : A thiopurine that is 6-mercaptopurine in which the mercapto hydrogen is replaced by a 1-methyl-4-nitroimidazol-5-yl group. It is a prodrug for mercaptopurine and is used as an immunosuppressant, prescribed for the treatment of inflammatory conditions and after organ transplantation and also for treatment of Crohn's didease and MS.
Adenomatous Polyps: Benign neoplasms derived from glandular epithelium. (From Stedman, 25th ed)
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "There is an increased risk of colorectal cancer in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)." | 1.33 | Distal adenomatous polyps are rare in patients with inflammatory bowel disease. ( Dixon, A; Hart, A; Robinson, R; Wurm, P, 2006) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (50.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 1 (50.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Tsuruta, Y | 1 |
| Furuta, Y | 1 |
| Naoe, H | 1 |
| Tanaka, M | 1 |
| Dixon, A | 1 |
| Wurm, P | 1 |
| Hart, A | 1 |
| Robinson, R | 1 |
2 other studies available for azathioprine and Adenomatous Polyps
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Multiple Gastric Polyps Improved After Treatment for Ulcerative Colitis.
Topics: Adenomatous Polyps; Adult; Azathioprine; Colitis, Ulcerative; Gastric Mucosa; Gastritis; Humans; Imm | 2020 |
Distal adenomatous polyps are rare in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Topics: Adenomatous Polyps; Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic; Azathioprine; Case-Control Studies; Colorectal | 2006 |