A Case of Crohn’s Disease with Improvement after Azathioprine-Induced Pancytopenia
The immunosuppressant azathioprine (AZA) is widely used in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) for both inducing and maintaining remission. However, the adverse effects of AZA can often necessitate a dose reduction or discontinuation. Bone marrow suppression is one of the most serious...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Karger Publishers
2011-07-01
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Series: | Case Reports in Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/329707 |