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azathioprine and Thyroid Neoplasms

azathioprine has been researched along with Thyroid Neoplasms in 7 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.

Thyroid Neoplasms: Tumors or cancer of the THYROID GLAND.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
"Goiter was observed in all patients after thyroid transplant."1.32Thyroid function and incidentalomas in kidney transplant recipients. ( Dziecioł, J; Małyszko, J; Małyszko, JS; Myśliwiec, M; Walecki, J; Łebkowska, U, 2003)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (14.29)18.7374
1990's1 (14.29)18.2507
2000's2 (28.57)29.6817
2010's2 (28.57)24.3611
2020's1 (14.29)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Bartalena, L1
Tanda, ML1
Quintanilla-Flores, DL1
Hernández-Coria, MI1
Elizondo-Riojas, G1
Galarza-Delgado, DA1
González-González, J1
Tamez-Pérez, HE1
Milosevic, Z1
Tanic, N1
Bankovic, J1
Stankovic, T1
Buta, M1
Lavrnic, D1
Milovanovic, Z1
Pupic, G1
Stojkovic, S1
Milinkovic, V1
Ito, Y1
Dzodic, R1
Osborne, SF1
Sims, JL1
Rosser, PM1
Łebkowska, U1
Małyszko, JS1
Małyszko, J1
Dziecioł, J1
Walecki, J1
Myśliwiec, M1
Batiuk, TD1
Barry, JM1
Bennett, WM1
Meyer, MM1
Tolzman, D1
Norman, DJ1
Penn, I1
Hammond, W1
Brettschneider, L1
Starzl, TE1

Reviews

1 review available for azathioprine and Thyroid Neoplasms

ArticleYear
Current concepts regarding Graves' orbitopathy.
    Journal of internal medicine, 2022, Volume: 292, Issue:5

    Topics: Antithyroid Agents; Azathioprine; Biological Factors; Cyclosporine; Glucocorticoids; Graves Ophthalm

2022

Trials

1 trial available for azathioprine and Thyroid Neoplasms

ArticleYear
Incidence and type of cancer following the use of OKT3: a single center experience with 557 organ transplants.
    Transplantation proceedings, 1993, Volume: 25, Issue:1 Pt 2

    Topics: Adenoma, Bile Duct; Age Factors; Azathioprine; Cyclosporine; Follow-Up Studies; Humans; Immunosuppre

1993

Other Studies

5 other studies available for azathioprine and Thyroid Neoplasms

ArticleYear
Thyroid nodules in Hispanic patients with systemic lupus erythematosus.
    Lupus, 2013, Volume: 22, Issue:14

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Female; Humans; Immunosuppressive Agents; Lupus Erythematosus, Systemic; Male;

2013
Genetic alterations in quadruple malignancies of a patient with multiple sclerosis: their role in malignancy development and response to therapy.
    International journal of clinical and experimental pathology, 2014, Volume: 7, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; Azathioprine; Bone Neoplasms; Breast Neoplasms; Carcinoma, Ductal, Breast; Carcinoma, Medulla

2014
Short-term use of Infliximab in a case of recalcitrant idiopathic orbital inflammatory disease.
    Clinical & experimental ophthalmology, 2009, Volume: 37, Issue:9

    Topics: Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Antibodies, Monoclonal; Azathioprine; Blepharoptosis; Drug Therapy, Combin

2009
Thyroid function and incidentalomas in kidney transplant recipients.
    Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research, 2003, Volume: 9, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; Aged; Anti-Inflammatory Agents; Azathioprine; Biopsy, Needle; Cyclosporine; Female; Goiter; H

2003
Malignant lymphomas in transplantation patients.
    Transplantation proceedings, 1969, Volume: 1, Issue:1

    Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Antilymphocyte Serum; Azathioprine; Brain Neoplasms; Female; Humans; Immunosuppre

1969