Azathioprine induced hepatic veno-occlusive disease in rheumatoid arthritis. |
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| Authors: | D E Lemley L M DeLacy L B Seeff K G Ishak D J Nashel |
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| Affiliation: | Department of Medicine, Veterans Administration Medical Center, Washington, DC 20422. |
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| Abstract: | A patient with rheumatoid arthritis developed hepatic veno-occlusive disease following the use of azathioprine. Although azathioprine induced veno-occlusive disease is suspected to occur more frequently in patients with autoimmune dysfunction, it has not previously been reported as a complication of treatment in rheumatoid arthritis. The mechanism responsible for this condition remains unknown. |
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