azathioprine has been researched along with Anal Cancer in 3 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.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Anorectal malignant melanoma is often misdiagnosed as either hemorrhoids or benign anorectal conditions in inflammatory bowel disease." | 1.46 | Malignant Melanoma of the Anus Found during Routine Colonoscopy in Ulcerative Colitis. ( Kim, SE; Moon, W; Park, MI; Park, SJ; Seo, KI, 2017) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 1 (33.33) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 2 (66.67) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Seo, KI | 1 |
| Moon, W | 1 |
| Kim, SE | 1 |
| Park, MI | 1 |
| Park, SJ | 1 |
| Kotze, PG | 1 |
| Zacharias, P | 1 |
| Hoexter, B | 1 |
| Labow, S | 1 |
3 other studies available for azathioprine and Anal Cancer
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Malignant Melanoma of the Anus Found during Routine Colonoscopy in Ulcerative Colitis.
Topics: Anus Neoplasms; Azathioprine; Colitis, Ulcerative; Colonoscopy; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Ag | 2017 |
Anal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: An Infrequent Challenge in the Management of Ulcerative Colitis Under Combination Therapy.
Topics: Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Anus Neoplasms; Azathioprine; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Colitis, Ulc | 2016 |
Update '77.
Topics: Animals; Anus Neoplasms; Azathioprine; Colitis, Ulcerative; Colon; Colostomy; Condylomata Acuminata; | 1978 |