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azathioprine and Goiter

azathioprine has been researched along with Goiter in 1 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.

Goiter: Enlargement of the THYROID GLAND that may increase from about 20 grams to hundreds of grams in human adults. Goiter is observed in individuals with normal thyroid function (euthyroidism), thyroid deficiency (HYPOTHYROIDISM), or hormone overproduction (HYPERTHYROIDISM). Goiter may be congenital or acquired, sporadic or endemic (GOITER, ENDEMIC).

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Goiter was observed in all patients after thyroid transplant."1.32Thyroid function and incidentalomas in kidney transplant recipients. ( Dziecioł, J; Małyszko, J; Małyszko, JS; Myśliwiec, M; Walecki, J; Łebkowska, U, 2003)

Research

Studies (1)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's0 (0.00)18.2507
2000's1 (100.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Łebkowska, U1
Małyszko, JS1
Małyszko, J1
Dziecioł, J1
Walecki, J1
Myśliwiec, M1

Other Studies

1 other study available for azathioprine and Goiter

ArticleYear
Thyroid function and incidentalomas in kidney transplant recipients.
    Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research, 2003, Volume: 9, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Biopsy, Needle; Cyclosporine; Female; Goiter; H

2003