[Azathioprine-induced hepatotoxicity in a patient with Crohn's disease]

An Sist Sanit Navar. 2013 Sep 6;36(2):353-6. doi: 10.4321/s1137-66272013000200022.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Immunosuppressive drugs are among the pharmacological groups with the most theoretical potential to induce adverse reactions, including hepatic reactions. We report the case of a 35-year-old patient with Crohn's disease treated with azathioprine for steroid dependence which, after a hepatic biopsy, was diagnosed with nodular regenerative hyperplasia secondary to this treatment.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Azathioprine / adverse effects*
  • Azathioprine / therapeutic use
  • Chemical and Drug Induced Liver Injury / etiology*
  • Crohn Disease / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / adverse effects*
  • Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use
  • Male

Substances

  • Immunosuppressive Agents
  • Azathioprine