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azathioprine and Autoimmune Thyroiditis

azathioprine has been researched along with Autoimmune Thyroiditis in 14 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A 54-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes of about 2 years' duration developed painful cramps in the muscles of the abdominal wall, the back and the thighs."2.41[The stiff-man syndrome with diabetes mellitus type 1 and autoimmune thyroiditis]. ( Beischer, W; Gardill, K; Göppert, D; Wiethölter, H, 2000)
"The patient was diagnosed to have autoimmune hepatitis type-1 and treated with injection methylprednisolone pulse (500 mg/day for 3 days) and maintained on oral steroids and azathioprine 100 mg."1.42A rare case of type-I auto-immune hepatitis and thyroiditis presenting with crescentic glomerulonephritis. ( Bhardwaj, M; Sunder, S; Venkataramanan, K; Verma, H, 2015)
"We describe the case of a girl with type 1 diabetes mellitus who developed icterus due to autoimmune hepatitis, a disease rarely found in children."1.36A girl with type 1 diabetes and a yellowish appearance. ( Hovinga, IC; Mearin, ML; Mul, D; Stam, ED, 2010)
"An association of pemphigus vulgaris with vitiligo or Hashimoto's thyroiditis has not been reported before."1.33Development of pemphigus vulgaris in a patient with vitiligo and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. ( Alli, N; Oztas, P; Tamer, E; Toy, GG; Yalçin, B, 2005)
"Wegener's granulomatosis is a well-defined systemic vasculitic syndrome that primarily affects the upper and lower respiratory tracts and the kidney."1.29Case report: Hashimoto's thyroiditis associated with Wegener's granulomatosis. ( Gal, AA; LiVolsi, VA; Masor, JJ, 1994)
"One dog developed lymphocytic thyroiditis and serum antinuclear antibody at day 691 after initial presentation, and two cases developed disease consistent with autoimmune thrombocytopenia (AITP) at 365 and 618 days post initial presentation."1.29Serial monitoring of clinical, haematological and immunological parameters in canine autoimmune haemolytic anaemia. ( Day, MJ, 1996)

Research

Studies (14)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19904 (28.57)18.7374
1990's2 (14.29)18.2507
2000's5 (35.71)29.6817
2010's3 (21.43)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Sunder, S1
Venkataramanan, K1
Verma, H1
Bhardwaj, M1
Sahin, G1
Korkmaz, C1
Işiksoy, S1
Yalçin, AU1
Hovinga, IC1
Stam, ED1
Mearin, ML1
Mul, D1
Fatemi, S1
Bedri, J1
Nicoloff, JT1
Yalçin, B1
Tamer, E1
Toy, GG1
Oztas, P1
Alli, N1
Nobili, V1
Liaskos, C1
Luigi, G1
Guidi, R1
Francalanci, P1
Marcellini, M1
Bohaty, I1
Balázs, C1
Masor, JJ1
Gal, AA1
LiVolsi, VA1
Day, MJ1
Göppert, D1
Gardill, K1
Beischer, W1
Wiethölter, H1
Cacoub, P1
Sbaï, A1
Toan, SV1
Bellanger, J1
Hoang, C1
Godeau, P1
Piette, JC1
Egusa, K1
Ota, Y1
Nanba, T1
Kobayashi, R1
Inokuchi, H1
Swiderska, T1
Dzierzkowa-Borodej, W1
Passowicz, L1
Smakowska, E1
Napiórkowska, W1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Autoimmune Thyroiditis

ArticleYear
[The stiff-man syndrome with diabetes mellitus type 1 and autoimmune thyroiditis].
    Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift (1946), 2000, Jul-07, Volume: 125, Issue:27

    Topics: Azathioprine; Chronic Disease; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; Diagnosis, Differential; Drug Therapy, Com

2000

Other Studies

13 other studies available for azathioprine and Autoimmune Thyroiditis

ArticleYear
A rare case of type-I auto-immune hepatitis and thyroiditis presenting with crescentic glomerulonephritis.
    Saudi journal of kidney diseases and transplantation : an official publication of the Saudi Center for Organ Transplantation, Saudi Arabia, 2015, Volume: 26, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Biomarkers; Biopsy; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Glomerul

2015
Autoimmune hypothyroidism and lupus-like syndrome.
    Rheumatology international, 2010, Volume: 30, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Arthritis; Azathioprine; Biphenyl Compounds; Complement C3; Complement C4; Complement System

2010
A girl with type 1 diabetes and a yellowish appearance.
    BMJ case reports, 2010, Nov-26, Volume: 2010

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Child; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; Drug Thera

2010
Encephalopathy associated with Hashimoto's thyroiditis: use of serum immunoglobulin G as a marker of disease activity.
    Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association, 2003, Volume: 13, Issue:2

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antimetabolites; Azathioprine; Biomarkers; Brain Diseases; Electroencephal

2003
Development of pemphigus vulgaris in a patient with vitiligo and Hashimoto's thyroiditis.
    Journal of endocrinological investigation, 2005, Volume: 28, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Iodide Peroxidase; Pemphigus; Polyendocrinopath

2005
Autoimmune thyroiditis associated with autoimmune hepatitis.
    Thyroid : official journal of the American Thyroid Association, 2005, Volume: 15, Issue:10

    Topics: Adolescent; Autoantigens; Azathioprine; Female; Hepatitis, Autoimmune; Humans; Liver; Prednisone; Th

2005
[Association of ocular myasthenia and Hashimoto's thyroiditis].
    Orvosi hetilap, 1984, Aug-19, Volume: 125, Issue:34

    Topics: Adult; Autoantibodies; Azathioprine; Blepharoptosis; Female; Humans; Ophthalmoplegia; Prednisolone;

1984
Case report: Hashimoto's thyroiditis associated with Wegener's granulomatosis.
    The American journal of the medical sciences, 1994, Volume: 308, Issue:2

    Topics: Azathioprine; Eye Diseases; Female; Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis; Humans; Kidney; Middle Aged; P

1994
Serial monitoring of clinical, haematological and immunological parameters in canine autoimmune haemolytic anaemia.
    The Journal of small animal practice, 1996, Volume: 37, Issue:11

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune; Animals; Azathioprine; Blood Transfusion; Bl

1996
[Collagenous colitis. A study of 11 cases].
    Annales de medecine interne, 2001, Volume: 152, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Agammaglobulinemia; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anemia; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Anti-Inflammat

2001
[2 cases of idiopathic thrombopenic purpura treated effectively with imuran and glucocorticoids].
    Naika. Internal medicine, 1969, Volume: 24, Issue:6

    Topics: Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; Adult; Azathioprine; Drug Synergism; Female; Humans; Purpura, Thrombocy

1969
[A case of Hashimoto's thyroiditis with autoimmune hemolytic anemia].
    Polskie Archiwum Medycyny Wewnetrznej, 1971, Volume: 46, Issue:3

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune; Autoantibodies; Autoimmune Diseases; Azathio

1971
[A case of Hashimoto's goiter and diabetes treated with imuran].
    Polski tygodnik lekarski (Warsaw, Poland : 1960), 1969, Sep-30, Volume: 24, Issue:39

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Diabetes Mellitus; Female; Humans; Insulin; Thyroiditis, Autoimmune

1969