Open AccessAzathioprine‐induced severe myelosuppression accompanied by massive hair loss and painful oral ulcer in an autoimmune hepatitis patient with NUDT15 minor variant: A case report
Author(s) -
Takeuchi Yu,
Noritake Hidenao,
Matsumoto Moe,
Umemura Masahiro,
Yamashita Maho,
Kitsugi Kensuke,
Takatori Shingo,
Ohta Kazuyoshi,
Ito Jun,
Shimoyama Shin,
Kaysuya Akira,
Maruyama Chiaki,
Fukuchi Kensuke,
Dohtan Satoshi,
Sakata Hiroe,
Kawata Kazuhito
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.4696
Subject(s) - medicine , azathioprine , autoimmune hepatitis , adverse effect , hepatitis , dermatology , hair loss , gastroenterology , disease
This report highlights azathioprine‐induced severe myelosuppression in the patient with NUDT15 minor variant. This case report is particularly instructive because several typical symptoms are the clues to this critical adverse drug reaction.