azathioprine has been researched along with Lymphedema 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.
Lymphedema: Edema due to obstruction of lymph vessels or disorders of the lymph nodes.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "There is a reported association with Crohn's disease." | 1.46 | Ano-genital Granulomatosis and Crohn's Disease: A Case Series of Males Presenting with Genital Lymphoedema. ( Alexakis, C; Chong, H; Gordon, K; Mellor, R; Mortimer, P; Pollok, R, 2017) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 0 (0.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 1 (50.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 1 (50.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Alexakis, C | 1 |
| Gordon, K | 1 |
| Mellor, R | 1 |
| Chong, H | 1 |
| Mortimer, P | 1 |
| Pollok, R | 1 |
| Pearce, VJ | 1 |
| Mortimer, PS | 1 |
2 other studies available for azathioprine and Lymphedema
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Ano-genital Granulomatosis and Crohn's Disease: A Case Series of Males Presenting with Genital Lymphoedema.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Anus Diseases; Azathioprine; Child; Crohn Disease; Genital Diseases, Male; | 2017 |
Hand dermatitis and lymphoedema.
Topics: Adult; Antibiotic Prophylaxis; Azathioprine; Eczema, Dyshidrotic; Female; Hand Dermatoses; Humans; I | 2009 |