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azathioprine and Cancer of Pelvis

azathioprine has been researched along with Cancer of Pelvis 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We present a case of atypical idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis (iRPF) presenting as a large pelvic tumor, for which it proved difficult to exclude T-cell malignant lymphoma."1.37Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis mimicking malignant lymphoma. ( de Mol, M; Langerak, AW; van Bommel, EF; Westenend, PJ, 2011)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's2 (100.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Benjamin, B1
Zaltzman, R1
Shpitz, B1
Gordon, CR1
Avital, S1
van Bommel, EF1
de Mol, M1
Langerak, AW1
Westenend, PJ1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Cancer of Pelvis

ArticleYear
Presacral Mass Discovered during Pregnancy followed by Myasthenia Gravis.
    The Israel Medical Association journal : IMAJ, 2015, Volume: 17, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Castleman Disease; Cholinesterase Inhibitors; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive

2015
Idiopathic retroperitoneal fibrosis mimicking malignant lymphoma.
    Pathology international, 2011, Volume: 61, Issue:11

    Topics: Aged; Antineoplastic Combined Chemotherapy Protocols; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Clone Cells; Diagnosis,

2011