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azathioprine and Colonic Polyps

azathioprine has been researched along with Colonic Polyps 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.

Colonic Polyps: Discrete tissue masses that protrude into the lumen of the COLON. These POLYPS are connected to the wall of the colon either by a stalk, pedunculus, or by a broad base.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Left breast cancer was diagnosed 9 years after the renal transplantation, then colon cancers and meningeal epidermal meningioma were diagnosed, 10 years and 12 years post-transplant, respectively."2.42Allochronic overlapping malignancies after renal transplantation in a patient with p53 gene mutation: report of a case. ( Asahara, T; Dohi, K; Fukuda, Y; Hayamizu, K; Ikeda, S; Kataoka, T; Kitayama, T; Marubayashi, S; Ohdan, H; Okajima, M; Okimoto, T; Sugino, K; Tashiro, H, 2004)
"Sixty-one consecutive cases of ulcerative colitis from the Department of Medicine, Singapore General Hospital, over a 16-year period (1971 to 1986) were reviewed."1.27Ulcerative colitis in Singapore: a clinical study of sixty-one patients. ( Ho, MS; Koh, D; Kwok, KC; Lim, TC; Ng, HS; Seah, CS; Teh, LB, 1987)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (25.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (25.00)29.6817
2010's2 (50.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Sánchez Melgarejo, JF1
Navarro, B1
Rubio, JM1
Bastida, G1
Nos, P1
Jimeno, A1
Morales, E1
Peñalver, E1
Ladrón de Guevara, S1
Kitayama, T1
Marubayashi, S1
Hayamizu, K1
Tashiro, H1
Ohdan, H1
Ikeda, S1
Okimoto, T1
Okajima, M1
Kataoka, T1
Sugino, K1
Asahara, T1
Fukuda, Y1
Dohi, K1
Teh, LB1
Koh, D1
Ng, HS1
Kwok, KC1
Lim, TC1
Ho, MS1
Seah, CS1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Colonic Polyps

ArticleYear
Allochronic overlapping malignancies after renal transplantation in a patient with p53 gene mutation: report of a case.
    Surgery today, 2004, Volume: 34, Issue:5

    Topics: Azathioprine; Breast Neoplasms; Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast; Colonic Neoplasms; Colonic Polyps; Drug T

2004

Other Studies

3 other studies available for azathioprine and Colonic Polyps

ArticleYear
Regression of a giant pseudopolyp in a patient with colonic Crohn's disease after therapy with infliximab.
    Revista espanola de enfermedades digestivas, 2019, Volume: 111, Issue:10

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Colon, Transverse; Colonic Polyps; Colonoscopy; Crohn Disease; Female; Gastroin

2019
[Visceral leishmaniasis diagnosed from a colon biopsy].
    Enfermedades infecciosas y microbiologia clinica, 2012, Volume: 30, Issue:6

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Aged; Amphotericin B; Antiprotozoal Agents; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Colitis,

2012
Ulcerative colitis in Singapore: a clinical study of sixty-one patients.
    Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore, 1987, Volume: 16, Issue:3

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Azathioprine; Colectomy; Colitis, Ulcerative; Colonic Polyps; Female; Human

1987