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azathioprine and Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome

azathioprine has been researched along with Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome 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.

Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome: A nonfamilial polyposis syndrome that is characterized by the presence of diffuse gastrointestinal polyposis, DIARRHEA, and PROTEIN-LOSING ENTEROPATHY. It was first reported by Cronkhite and Canada in 1955.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"A 59-year-old man with refractory Cronkhite-Canada syndrome (CCS) had poor clinical response to high-dose intravenous steroids, azathioprine, total parenteral nutrition and best supportive care."3.96Sustained clinical response to infliximab in refractory Cronkhite-Canada syndrome. ( Jiang, CD; Myint, H; Stace, NH; Tie, A, 2020)

Research

Studies (4)

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 (50.00)24.3611
2020's2 (50.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Stanich, PP1
Lujan, G1
Hosmer, A1
Jiang, CD1
Myint, H1
Tie, A1
Stace, NH1
Weiß, J1
Sweetser, S1
Ahlquist, DA1
Osborn, NK1
Sanderson, SO1
Smyrk, TC1
Chari, ST1
Boardman, LA1

Other Studies

4 other studies available for azathioprine and Cronkhite-Canada Syndrome

ArticleYear
Nausea and Diarrhea with Fingernail and Hair Changes.
    Gastroenterology, 2021, Volume: 161, Issue:1

    Topics: Alopecia; Azathioprine; Diarrhea; Drug Tapering; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Intestina

2021
Sustained clinical response to infliximab in refractory Cronkhite-Canada syndrome.
    BMJ case reports, 2020, Dec-21, Volume: 13, Issue:12

    Topics: Azathioprine; Colon; Colonoscopy; Drug Resistance; Gastrointestinal Agents; Gastroscopy; Glucocortic

2020
[Cronkhite-Canada syndrome].
    Zeitschrift fur Gastroenterologie, 2013, Volume: 51, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; A

2013
Clinicopathologic features and treatment outcomes in Cronkhite-Canada syndrome: support for autoimmunity.
    Digestive diseases and sciences, 2012, Volume: 57, Issue:2

    Topics: Aged; Autoimmune Diseases; Azathioprine; Female; Glucocorticoids; Humans; Immunoglobulin G; Immunohi

2012