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azathioprine and Laryngeal Diseases

azathioprine has been researched along with Laryngeal Diseases 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.

Laryngeal Diseases: Pathological processes involving any part of the LARYNX which coordinates many functions such as voice production, breathing, swallowing, and coughing.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Sarcoidosis is a multisystem disease with various clinical manifestations."2.43Cytotoxic agents in the treatment of laryngeal sarcoidosis: a case report and review of the literature. ( Agrawal, Y; Belafsky, PC; Godin, DA, 2006)
"Laryngeal involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can range from mild ulcerations, vocal cord paralysis, and edema to necrotizing vasculitis with airway obstruction."2.38Laryngeal involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus. ( MacKenzie, CR; Paget, SA; Stern, R; Teitel, AD, 1992)
"Sarcoidosis is a rare multisystem disorder of unknown aetiology characterised by non-caseating granulomas in involved organs; it is a diagnosis of exclusion."1.56Supraglottic laryngeal sarcoidosis masquerading as supraglottitis. ( Hall, D; Hendriks, T; Leahy, TW; Leedman, SR, 2020)
"The pemphigus vulgaris is a serious bullous disease of the adult."1.33[Laryngeal pemphigus]. ( Charpy, N; Franck, N; Lecanu, JB; Pelisse, M, 2006)

Research

Studies (4)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (25.00)18.2507
2000's2 (50.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's1 (25.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Leedman, SR1
Hendriks, T1
Leahy, TW1
Hall, D1
Agrawal, Y1
Godin, DA1
Belafsky, PC1
Charpy, N1
Franck, N1
Lecanu, JB1
Pelisse, M1
Teitel, AD1
MacKenzie, CR1
Stern, R1
Paget, SA1

Reviews

2 reviews available for azathioprine and Laryngeal Diseases

ArticleYear
Cytotoxic agents in the treatment of laryngeal sarcoidosis: a case report and review of the literature.
    Journal of voice : official journal of the Voice Foundation, 2006, Volume: 20, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Black or African American; Cytotoxins; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Laryng

2006
Laryngeal involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus.
    Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism, 1992, Volume: 22, Issue:3

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Diagnosis, Differential; Female; Humans; Laryngeal Diseases; Laryngeal Edema; L

1992

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Laryngeal Diseases

ArticleYear
Supraglottic laryngeal sarcoidosis masquerading as supraglottitis.
    BMJ case reports, 2020, Jan-13, Volume: 13, Issue:1

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Laryngeal Diseases;

2020
[Laryngeal pemphigus].
    Revue de laryngologie - otologie - rhinologie, 2006, Volume: 127, Issue:5

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Azathioprine; Deglutition Disorders; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Flu

2006