Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma in a patient treated with azathioprine for ulcerative colitis: a case report.

Hari SedaiSuraj ShresthaVikash ChandElisha PoddarSuman AcharyaDinesh Koirala

Published in: Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) (2023)

AZA may increase the susceptibility to developing lymphoma in IBD, but the benefit far outweighs the risk. Precautions must be taken in prescribing AZA in older individuals which mandates periodic screening.

Keyphrases

diffuse large b cell lymphoma
ulcerative colitis
epstein barr virus
primary care
case report
physical activity
community dwelling
middle aged
emergency department
newly diagnosed
adverse drug