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chlorambucil and Pyoderma Gangrenosum

chlorambucil has been researched along with Pyoderma Gangrenosum in 2 studies

Chlorambucil: A nitrogen mustard alkylating agent used as antineoplastic for chronic lymphocytic leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, and others. Although it is less toxic than most other nitrogen mustards, it has been listed as a known carcinogen in the Fourth Annual Report on Carcinogens (NTP 85-002, 1985). (Merck Index, 11th ed)
chlorambucil : A monocarboxylic acid that is butanoic acid substituted at position 4 by a 4-[bis(2-chloroethyl)amino]phenyl group. A chemotherapy drug that can be used in combination with the antibody obinutuzumab for the treatment of chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

Pyoderma Gangrenosum: An idiopathic, rapidly evolving, and severely debilitating disease occurring most commonly in association with chronic ulcerative colitis. It is characterized by the presence of boggy, purplish ulcers with undermined borders, appearing mostly on the legs. The majority of cases are in people between 40 and 60 years old. Its etiology is unknown.

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19900 (0.00)18.7374
1990's2 (100.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Burruss, JB1
Farmer, ER1
Callen, JP1
Resnik, BI1
Rendon, M1
Kerdel, FA1

Trials

1 trial available for chlorambucil and Pyoderma Gangrenosum

ArticleYear
Chlorambucil is an effective corticosteroid-sparing agent for recalcitrant pyoderma gangrenosum.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1996, Volume: 35, Issue:5 Pt 1

    Topics: Adult; Antineoplastic Agents, Alkylating; Chlorambucil; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Pyoderma

1996

Other Studies

1 other study available for chlorambucil and Pyoderma Gangrenosum

ArticleYear
Successful treatment of aggressive pyoderma gangrenosum with pulse steroids and chlorambucil.
    Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992, Volume: 27, Issue:4

    Topics: Administration, Oral; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Chlorambucil; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; Huma

1992