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azathioprine and Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis

azathioprine has been researched along with Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis 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.

Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis: A condition characterized by the presence of multiple gas-filled cysts in the intestinal wall, the submucosa and/or subserosa of the INTESTINE. The majority of the cysts are found in the JEJUNUM and the ILEUM.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" A 67-year-old woman with polymyositis developed mild abdominal pain and abdominal distension during treatment with steroid and azathioprine."3.77[A case of pneumatosis cystoids intestinalis with polymyositis]. ( Choi, MH; Jang, HJ; Kae, SH; Koh, DH; Kwon, SA; Lee, J; Lee, SJ; Park, JY, 2011)

Research

Studies (2)

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

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Lee, SJ1
Park, JY1
Kwon, SA1
Koh, DH1
Choi, MH1
Jang, HJ1
Kae, SH1
Lee, J1
Dubinsky, MC1
Deslandres, C1
Patriquin, H1
Seidman, EG1

Other Studies

2 other studies available for azathioprine and Pneumatosis Cystoides Intestinalis

ArticleYear
[A case of pneumatosis cystoids intestinalis with polymyositis].
    The Korean journal of gastroenterology = Taehan Sohwagi Hakhoe chi, 2011, Volume: 57, Issue:4

    Topics: Aged; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Cefotaxime; Female; Humans; Oxy

2011
Pneumatosis intestinalis and colocolic intussusception complicating Crohn's disease.
    Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition, 2000, Volume: 30, Issue:1

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Crohn Disease; Diarrhea; Fluid Therapy; Humans; Immunosuppre

2000