Increased incidence of azathioprine-induced pancreatitis in Crohn's disease compared with other diseases.

BACKGROUND: Azathioprine is widely used in Crohn's disease. A major drawback is the occurrence of side-effects, especially acute pancreatitis. Acute pancreatitis is rarely seen when azathioprine is used for other diseases than Crohn's disease. AIM: To survey side-effects of azathioprine af...

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Main Authors: Weersma, R, Peters, F, Oostenbrug, L, van den Berg, A, van Haastert, M, Ploeg, R, Posthumus, MD, Homan van der Heide, J, Jansen, P, van Dullemen, H
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2004