Suspected azathioprine induced liver cirrhosis: an unusual side effect
In recent years, the hepatotoxic potential of thiopurines, in particular 6-thioguanine (6-TG) has been discussed in literature. However, cirrhosis was exceptionally reported. We report the case of a 56-year-old woman with ileocaecal Crohn's disease treated with azathioprine. After taking azathi...
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| Language: | English |
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The Pan African Medical Journal
2014-03-01
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| Series: | The Pan African Medical Journal |
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https://www.panafrican-med-journal.com/content/article/17/174/pdf/174.pdf
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