A Case of Azathioprine Induced Severe Myelosuppression and Alopecia Totalis in IgA Nephropathy

• Main Authors: Jae Choon Kim (Author), Ye Kyung Kim (Author), Hye Sun Hyun (Author), Eu Jin Park (Author), Hee Gyung Kang (Author), Il Soo Ha (Author), Hae Il Cheong (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Korean Society of Pediatric Nephrology, 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Azathioprine is commonly used as immunosuppressive therapy for various inflammatory diseases including chronic glomerulonephritis. Myelosuppression is a common side effect of azathioprine, resulting in the need for dose reduction. However, severe pancytopenia or alopecia is not often encountered. He...