Sinusoidal dilatation: a rare side effect of azathioprine.
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H epatotoxicity is an often reported side effect of azathioprine treatment, which requires monitoring of serum transaminases and c-glutamyltransferase (cGT), especially during the first 6 months of treatment. This case report, however, illustrates that side effects of azathioprine can also occur after a longer period of treatment. We report a case of sinusoidal dilatation as a rare side effect of azathioprine treatment in a patient with systemic sclerosis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Annals of the rheumatic diseases
دوره 63 12 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2004