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azathioprine and Genital Neoplasms, Female

azathioprine has been researched along with Genital Neoplasms, Female in 3 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.

Genital Neoplasms, Female: Tumor or cancer of the female reproductive tract (GENITALIA, FEMALE).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"The relative increased risk of breast cancer in MS women under IS treatment warrants further attention."1.35Cancer risk and impact of disease-modifying treatments in patients with multiple sclerosis. ( Berthier, F; Clavelou, P; Danzon, A; de Seze, J; Debouverie, M; Defer, G; Gout, O; Lebrun, C; Rumbach, L; Vermersch, P; Wiertlevski, S, 2008)

Research

Studies (3)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (33.33)18.7374
1990's1 (33.33)18.2507
2000's1 (33.33)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lebrun, C1
Debouverie, M1
Vermersch, P1
Clavelou, P1
Rumbach, L1
de Seze, J1
Wiertlevski, S1
Defer, G1
Gout, O1
Berthier, F1
Danzon, A1
Busnach, G1
Civati, G1
Brando, B1
Broggi, ML1
Cecchini, G1
Ragazzi, G1
Canino, A1
Minetti, L1
Hodgkinson, DJ1
Williams, TJ1

Other Studies

3 other studies available for azathioprine and Genital Neoplasms, Female

ArticleYear
Cancer risk and impact of disease-modifying treatments in patients with multiple sclerosis.
    Multiple sclerosis (Houndmills, Basingstoke, England), 2008, Volume: 14, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Breast Neoplasms; Central Nervous System Neoplasms; Cyclophosphamide; Digestive

2008
Viral and neoplastic changes of the lower genital tract in women with renal allografts.
    Transplantation proceedings, 1993, Volume: 25, Issue:1 Pt 2

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; Azathioprine; Colposcopy; Cyclosporine; Drug Therapy, Com

1993
Endometrial carcinoma associated with azathioprine and cortisone therapy. A case report.
    Gynecologic oncology, 1977, Volume: 5, Issue:3

    Topics: Adenocarcinoma; Adult; Amenorrhea; Azathioprine; Female; Genital Neoplasms, Female; Humans; Immunity

1977