azathioprine has been researched along with Cancer of Esophagus in 5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| " We present what we believe to be the first case of primary esophageal lymphoma in a patient on long-term immunosuppression with azathioprine who was also infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV)." | 4.81 | Primary lymphoma of the esophagus in a chronically immunosuppressed patient with hepatitis C infection: case report and review of the literature. ( Golioto, M; McGrath, K, 2001) |
| "Endoscopic examination revealed esophageal cancer." | 1.29 | [Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and esophageal cancer developed in a renal allograft recipient]. ( Fujita, N; Goto, H; Inaba, T; Itoh, K; Misawa, S; Murakami, S; Nakagawa, M; Oku, N; Shima, T; Shimazaki, C, 1993) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 2 (40.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (20.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (20.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (20.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Canha, C | 1 |
| Ferreira, R | 1 |
| Rovira, J | 1 |
| Moya-Rull, D | 1 |
| Castells, A | 1 |
| Diekmann, F | 1 |
| Oppenheimer, F | 1 |
| Campistol, JM | 1 |
| Revuelta, I | 1 |
| Shima, T | 1 |
| Oku, N | 1 |
| Goto, H | 1 |
| Inaba, T | 1 |
| Murakami, S | 1 |
| Itoh, K | 1 |
| Fujita, N | 1 |
| Shimazaki, C | 1 |
| Misawa, S | 1 |
| Nakagawa, M | 1 |
| Golioto, M | 1 |
| McGrath, K | 1 |
| Wessel, G | 1 |
| Abendroth, K | 1 |
| Wisheit, M | 1 |
| Siegel, JH | 1 |
| Janis, R | 1 |
| Alper, JC | 1 |
| Schutte, H | 1 |
| Robbins, L | 1 |
| Blaufox, MD | 1 |
1 review available for azathioprine and Cancer of Esophagus
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Primary lymphoma of the esophagus in a chronically immunosuppressed patient with hepatitis C infection: case report and review of the literature.
Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Esophageal Neoplasms; Hepatitis C; Humans; Immunosuppression Therapy; Immunosupp | 2001 |
4 other studies available for azathioprine and Cancer of Esophagus
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
A case of esophageal adenocarcinoma on long-term rapamycin monotherapy.
Topics: Adenocarcinoma; Aged; Azathioprine; Biomarkers; Cyclosporine; Drug Substitution; Esophageal Neoplasm | 2015 |
[Chronic myelomonocytic leukemia and esophageal cancer developed in a renal allograft recipient].
Topics: Azathioprine; Carcinoma, Squamous Cell; Esophageal Neoplasms; Humans; Immunosuppression Therapy; Kid | 1993 |
Malignant transformation during immunosuppressive therapy (azathioprine) of rheumatoid arthritis and systemic lupus erythematosus. A retrospective study.
Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Arthritis, Rheumatoid; Azathioprine; Cell Transformation, Neoplastic | 1987 |
Disseminated visceral Kaposi's sarcoma. Appearance after human renal homograft operation.
Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Esophageal Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Kidney Transplantation; Lung Neoplasms; M | 1969 |