| Rapid periapical bone destruction during endodontic treatment of a patient with rheumatoid arthritis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 18793934 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disease with an unknown etiology. Azathioprine is an immunosuppressive drug that is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. This case report describes the rapid periapical bone destruction that occurred during the endodontic treatment of a rheumatoid arthritis patient taking azathioprine and a corticosteroid. The cause of the rapid destruction is unclear. However, severe side effects can occur after administering azathioprine to rheumatoid arthritis patients. Therefore, dentists should check the patient's medical state thoroughly in order to prevent side effects when performing endodontic treatment. |
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Authors:
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Won-Mann Oh; In-Nam Hwang; Ho-Hyun Son; Yun-Chan Hwang |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article Date: 2008-08-23 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of endodontics Volume: 34 ISSN: 1878-3554 ISO Abbreviation: J Endod Publication Date: 2008 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-09-16 Completed Date: 2009-01-28 Revised Date: 2009-05-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7511484 Medline TA: J Endod Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1261-3 Citation Subset: D |
Affiliation:
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Department of Conservative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Dental Science Research Institute, Chonnam National University, Gwangju, Korea. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acute Disease Alveolar Bone Loss / etiology* Anti-Inflammatory Agents / therapeutic use Antirheumatic Agents / therapeutic use Arthritis, Rheumatoid / drug therapy* Azathioprine / therapeutic use Humans Immunocompromised Host Immunosuppressive Agents / therapeutic use Male Middle Aged Periapical Diseases / etiology* Pregnenediones / therapeutic use Pulpectomy Pulpitis / therapy Root Canal Therapy / adverse effects* Suppuration |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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0/Anti-Inflammatory Agents; 0/Antirheumatic Agents; 0/Immunosuppressive Agents; 0/Pregnenediones; 14484-47-0/deflazacort; 446-86-6/Azathioprine |
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