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azathioprine and Granulomatosis, Orofacial

azathioprine has been researched along with Granulomatosis, Orofacial 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.

Granulomatosis, Orofacial: A condition characterized by persistent or recurrent labial enlargement, ORAL ULCER, and other orofacial manifestations in the absence of identifiable CROHN DISEASE; or SARCOIDOSIS. Among experts there is disagreement on whether orofacial granulomatosis is a distinct clinical disorder or an initial presentation of Crohn disease.

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
Inaty, H1
Arabelovic, S1
Mentzer, A1
Goel, R1
Elliott, T1
Campbell, H1
Hullah, E1
Patel, P1
Challacombe, S1
Escudier, M1
Sanderson, JD1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Granulomatosis, Orofacial

ArticleYear
α1-Antitrypsin deficiency in a patient diagnosed with granulomatosis with polyangiitis.
    BMJ case reports, 2013, Apr-25, Volume: 2013

    Topics: Adult; alpha 1-Antitrypsin; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Glucocorticoids;

2013
Azathioprine is effective for oral involvement in Crohn's disease but not for orofacial granulomatosis alone.
    Journal of oral pathology & medicine : official publication of the International Association of Oral Pathologists and the American Academy of Oral Pathology, 2016, Volume: 45, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Female; Granulomatosis, Orofacial; Humans; Intestinal Diseases;

2016