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azathioprine and Cancer of ILEUM

azathioprine has been researched along with Cancer of ILEUM in 4 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
"The risk of colorectal cancer was not increased, either in the total group of patients or in patients with colonic Crohn's disease exclusively (standardized morbidity ratio, 1."1.32Intestinal and extra-intestinal cancer in Crohn's disease: follow-up of a population-based cohort in Copenhagen County, Denmark. ( Binder, V; Jess, T; Langholz, E; Munkholm, P; Winther, KV, 2004)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's3 (75.00)29.6817
2010's1 (25.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Schöffel, N1
Sahm, M1
Groneberg, DA1
Pross, M1
Jess, T1
Winther, KV1
Munkholm, P1
Langholz, E1
Binder, V1
Losco, A1
Gianelli, U1
Cassani, B1
Baldini, L1
Conte, D1
Basilisco, G1
Kronberger, IE1
Graziadei, IW1
Vogel, W1

Reviews

2 reviews available for azathioprine and Cancer of ILEUM

ArticleYear
[Small intestinal signet-ring cell carcinoma in Crohn's disease: case report and review of the literature].
    Zentralblatt fur Chirurgie, 2013, Volume: 138 Suppl 2

    Topics: Adult; Anastomosis, Surgical; Azathioprine; Carcinoma, Signet Ring Cell; Cell Transformation, Neopla

2013
Small bowel adenocarcinoma in Crohn's disease: a case report and review of literature.
    World journal of gastroenterology, 2006, Feb-28, Volume: 12, Issue:8

    Topics: Adenocarcinoma; Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Humans;

2006

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Cancer of ILEUM

ArticleYear
Intestinal and extra-intestinal cancer in Crohn's disease: follow-up of a population-based cohort in Copenhagen County, Denmark.
    Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics, 2004, Feb-01, Volume: 19, Issue:3

    Topics: Adenocarcinoma; Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Antimetabolites, Antineoplastic; Antineoplastic Agents, Hor

2004
Epstein-Barr virus-associated lymphoma in Crohn's disease.
    Inflammatory bowel diseases, 2004, Volume: 10, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; DNA, Viral; Epstein-Barr Virus Infection

2004