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azathioprine and Sigmoid Colon Diseases

azathioprine has been researched along with Sigmoid Colon Diseases in 6 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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"We report a case of severe colitis that led to the diagnosis of HPS, which was responsive to azathioprine and infliximab."3.91Crohn's-like acute severe colitis associated with Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome: A case report. ( Bourreille, A; De Maissin, A; Freyssinet, M; Girot, P; Le Berre, C; Trang-Poisson, C, 2019)
"CASE REPORT A 57-year-old man with pemphigus vulgaris was treated with steroids, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS), and azathioprine."1.51Recurrent Asymptomatic Sigmoid Diverticular Perforation in a Patient with Pemphigus Vulgaris on Immunosuppressive Therapy: A Case Report. ( Abboud, R; El Masri, A; Emmanuel, N; Fawaz, M; Haidar Ahmad, H; Hashem, M; Hussein, R; Nicolas, G; Rabah, H; Saliba, C; Sleiman, A, 2019)

Research

Studies (6)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's1 (16.67)18.2507
2000's3 (50.00)29.6817
2010's2 (33.33)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Girot, P1
Le Berre, C1
De Maissin, A1
Freyssinet, M1
Trang-Poisson, C1
Bourreille, A1
Saliba, C1
Rabah, H1
Nicolas, G1
Emmanuel, N1
Sleiman, A1
Hashem, M1
Hussein, R1
El Masri, A1
Abboud, R1
Fawaz, M1
Haidar Ahmad, H1
Aguilera, V1
Calvo, F1
Nos, P1
Molla, A1
Esteban, R1
Ponce, J1
Sasaki, J1
Kawamura, YJ1
Konishi, F1
Tosha, T1
Garcia-Porrua, C1
Gutierrez-Duque, O1
Soto, S1
Garcia-Rodeja, E1
Gonzalez-Gay, MA1
Ferrozzi, F1
Cadermartiri, F1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Sigmoid Colon Diseases

ArticleYear
[Sciatica secondary to a presacral abscess as the first manifestation of Crohn's disease].
    Gastroenterologia y hepatologia, 2002, Volume: 25, Issue:8

    Topics: Abscess; Adult; Azathioprine; Combined Modality Therapy; Crohn Disease; Drug Therapy, Combination; E

2002

Other Studies

5 other studies available for azathioprine and Sigmoid Colon Diseases

ArticleYear
Crohn's-like acute severe colitis associated with Hermansky-Pudlak syndrome: A case report.
    World journal of gastroenterology, 2019, Feb-28, Volume: 25, Issue:8

    Topics: Albinism; Azathioprine; Colitis; Colon, Sigmoid; Fatal Outcome; Female; Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage;

2019
Recurrent Asymptomatic Sigmoid Diverticular Perforation in a Patient with Pemphigus Vulgaris on Immunosuppressive Therapy: A Case Report.
    The American journal of case reports, 2019, May-24, Volume: 20

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Azathioprine; Diverticulum, Colon; Humans; Immunosuppressiv

2019
Colitic cancer developed after introduction of azathioprine.
    Digestive diseases and sciences, 2004, Volume: 49, Issue:10

    Topics: Adenocarcinoma; Adult; Azathioprine; Colitis, Ulcerative; Colonic Neoplasms; Colonoscopy; Fatal Outc

2004
Localized vasculitis of the gastrointestinal tract.
    Seminars in arthritis and rheumatism, 2006, Volume: 35, Issue:6

    Topics: Adult; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Biopsy; Colonoscopy; Cyclophosphamide; Drug Therapy,

2006
[Sigmoid perforation caused by drug-induced vasculitis: findings with computerized tomography. A case].
    La Radiologia medica, 1999, Volume: 97, Issue:5

    Topics: Aged; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Intestinal Perforation; Sigmoid Diseas

1999